Eight people from different African countries have been deported to Uganda from the United States, marking the first such transfer under a migration deal signed last year. The US Judge approved their cases before their arrival on Wednesday, according to Uganda's foreign ministry. The ministry indicated that under the deal, Uganda serves as a safe third country for migrants who cannot return home due to persecution.

However, the Uganda Law Society condemned these deportations as illegal and accuses the involved process of being harrowing and dehumanizing. They intend to challenge the legality of the decisions in court. The US Department of Homeland Security has yet to respond to inquiries about this situation.

President Donald Trump’s administration, since taking office, has ramped up deportations to various third countries as part of its strict immigration stance, a promise that garnered significant support during his campaign. Uganda is one of several African nations, including Eswatini and Ghana, accepting deported migrants from the US, especially those classified as non-violent cases.