The Netherlands is exploring the possibility of sending rejected asylum seekers to Uganda.
Dutch media reported this on Wednesday as the country’s far-right-led government aims to limit immigration.
Reinette Klever, the Dutch Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Minister, visited Uganda this week.
During her visit, she spoke with Ugandan ministers about migration issues, according to the NOS public broadcaster.
Klever, a member of the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) led by Geert Wilders, stated, “In the end, we want to curb migration.”
She emphasized the importance of returning rejected asylum seekers to their countries of origin but acknowledged challenges in achieving this.
Klever highlighted the Netherlands’ long-standing relationship with Uganda, describing it as a hospitable country.
She added that Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein Faber would further investigate the matter.
A ministerial spokesperson confirmed that Klever had briefly discussed potential reception options in Uganda.
The Dutch cabinet must first examine the legal and logistical aspects of such a plan.
This comes as far-right parties across Europe push migration issues to the forefront, with the Netherlands’ PVV advocating for stricter policies following their election victory.
