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Netherlands to Deport Asylum Seekers to Uganda Amid Legal Challenges

10/22/2025

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The Netherlands plans to deport dozens of rejected asylum seekers to Uganda under a new agreement.
A transit hub for deportees in Uganda may be operational next year, pending legal challenges.
David van Weel, the Dutch migration and foreign affairs minister, says the agreement complies with international, European, and national laws.
He acknowledged that the deal is likely to face appeals, which will determine its future viability.

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The Netherlands plans to deport dozens of rejected asylum seekers to Uganda under a new agreement.
A transit hub for deportees in Uganda may be operational next year, pending legal challenges.
David van Weel, the Dutch migration and foreign affairs minister, says the agreement complies with international, European, and national laws.
He acknowledged that the deal is likely to face appeals, which will determine its future viability.