Burundi Agrees to Receive US Third-Country Deportees

Burundi has agreed to receive migrants deported from the United States under President Donald Trump’s third-country deportation policy, but says it will not accept people accused of crimes or links to terrorism. The government says it is preparing accommodation and support to help arrivals integrate, and officials have suggested that migrants who contribute to society could seek citizenship under Burundian law. The agreement’s practical details—including how many people will arrive, when transfers will begin and whether the United States will provide funding—have not been disclosed. The deal joins similar arrangements with several African nations; rights groups argue that third-country deportations can bypass protections against removal and expose migrants to safety risks, while Senate Democrats have said such agreements have cost tens of millions of dollars. A U.S. Supreme Court order has temporarily allowed the administration to resume third-country deportations while a broader legal challenge over notice and protection procedures continues.