Kosovo to accept up to 50 deported migrants from the US: NYT

Kosovo to accept up to 50 deported migrants from the US: NYT

Kosovo has agreed to temporarily host up to 50 migrants who have been deported from the United States over a one-year period, according to a statement from the Kosovo government. The decision comes amid the Trump administration's push to have third-party nations accept deportees as part of its broader immigration strategy.

The Kosovo government expressed its readiness to participate in the scheme, provided that the migrants meet specific criteria related to the rule of law and public order. The U.S. has been increasing pressure on Balkan nations, including Kosovo, to accept migrants deported from the U.S., with the goal of reducing the number of illegal immigrants and establishing agreements with countries willing to accept them [1].

Kosovo, one of the poorest nations in Europe, has reportedly looked to similar schemes that could provide a source of income. The agreement is part of a broader attempt by the U.S. to manage its deportation process more effectively. The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to revoke temporary legal status for hundreds of thousands of migrants has intensified this search for deportation destinations [2].

The U.S. State Department has confirmed that countries in the Balkan region are included in a broader strategy for the deportation of foreign nationals without regular status. The U.S. does not comment on the details of diplomatic communication with other countries, but it emphasizes that continued cooperation with foreign governments is key to preventing illegal and mass migration, as well as border security [3].

The decision by Kosovo to temporarily host the deported migrants is not without precedent. Other Balkan nations have also been approached to accept migrants, with Italy having a similar agreement with Albania. However, such agreements have faced difficulties and legal challenges [2].

The financial implications of this agreement for Kosovo are not yet clear, but the potential for economic benefits could be significant. The agreement could provide Kosovo with a source of income, similar to the agreement with Denmark, where the country will receive around $217 million for housing Danish convicts [4].

The agreement between the U.S. and Kosovo is expected to be a temporary measure, lasting for one year. The specifics of the agreement, including the criteria for selecting migrants and the financial arrangements, are yet to be fully disclosed.

References:
[1] https://www.foxnews.com/world/european-nation-agrees-temporarily-host-deported-immigrants-from-us-amid-trump-push
[2] https://insajderi.org/en/shba-kerkon-nga-serbia-te-pranojne-emigrantet-e-deportuar/
[3] https://balkaneu.com/trump-administration-urges-balkan-nations-to-accept-deported-migrants/
[4] https://www.cna.al/english/kosova-bota/dash-ballkani-pjese-e-strategjise-amerikane-per-debimin-e-migranteve-i431971