Rwanda

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Rwanda Deportation Scheme: Controversy and Consequences Unveiled

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UK's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda sparks debate as flights are set to take off. Rishi Sunak's controversial bill facing opposition and criticism.

The Rwanda deportation scheme proposed by Rishi Sunak to send asylum seekers who cross the English Channel on small boats to Rwanda has finally cleared the UK parliament after months of delays. The plan aims to deport asylum seekers to East Africa for their claims to be reviewed, marking a significant shift in the UK's immigration policy. Despite facing backlash and criticism, the government is moving forward with chartering planes for deportations to begin as early as July.

Enver Solomon, a critic of the plan, has expressed concerns about its flaws and viability, questioning the feasibility of a 'proof of concept' journey. The passing of the controversial bill has sparked debates on the ethical implications and human rights issues surrounding the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda. While the UK government vows to proceed with the flights, legal and logistical challenges await as the plan faces additional scrutiny.

In a late-night showdown, the Rwanda bill became law, paving the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's insistence on the plan comes in the wake of tragic incidents in the English Channel, further fueling the debate on immigration policies. With UN leaders warning of harmful consequences and human rights groups condemning the UK plan, the deportation scheme continues to face intense scrutiny.

As deportation flights to Rwanda are set to begin in the coming weeks, the government remains resolute in its stance, emphasizing the importance of implementing the new asylum policy. The pushback against the plan highlights the ongoing tensions between humanitarian concerns and border control measures, shaping the discourse on immigration policies in the UK.

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What is the Rwanda deportation scheme and when will flights take off? (Sky News)

After months of delay, Rishi Sunak's plan to deport asylum seekers who cross the English Channel aboard small boats to Rwanda has cleared parliament.

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Sunak and his cabinet think one packed Rwanda flight will save ... (The Guardian)

After last night's vote, they want a 'proof of concept' journey to get the tawdry policy back on track. But it's too flawed for that, says Enver Solomon, ...

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UK passes controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda after ... (CNN)

The UK parliament has finally passed a contentious bill that will allow the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by ...

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What is the U.K. plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda? (CBS News)

A new U.K. law means asylum seekers arriving on British shores without prior permission can be deported to East Africa.

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Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill to become law after late-night showdown (BBC News)

Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.

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UK passes bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda: What's next? (Aljazeera.com)

Government has already chartered planes for deportations to start as early as July, but legal headaches far from over.

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Human rights groups condemn UK plan to send asylum-seekers to ... (The Associated Press)

On Monday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said deportation flights to Rwanda would begin in 10-12 weeks. Michael O'Flaherty, the Council of Europe's commissioner ...

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Five deaths in English Channel are tragic, says Rishi Sunak (BBC News)

The prime minister says it "underscores" the importance of his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

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UK-Rwanda asylum law: UN leaders warn of harmful consequences (OHCHR)

GENEVA (23 April 2024) – Following the passage of the “Safety of Rwanda” Bill by the UK Parliament, two UN leaders have again sounded the alarm on the ...

UK PM vows 'nothing will stand in way' of Rwanda flights after bill ... (AJ Bell Youinvest)

The Safety of Rwanda (asylum & immigration bill) cleared Parliament shortly after midnight after peers backed down, ending resistance to the scheme. The PM ...

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Stumbling blocks that could still impede Rwanda deportations (The Guardian)

Legal and logistic battles await the UK government's untested asylum plan now that is has reached the parliamentary finishing line.

The UK Again Attempts to Bend Truth on Rwanda (Human Rights Watch)

In an interview on the BBC's Today Program this week, Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell sang the praises of Rwanda's “remarkable regime.

Five deaths in English Channel are tragic, says Rishi Sunak (BBC News)

The prime minister says it "underscores" the importance of his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

The UK government finally passes bill to send migrants to Rwanda ... (The Associated Press)

The British Parliament has finally passed legislation to send some migrants to Rwanda under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's controversial plan aimed at ...

U.K. Parliament members approve a plan to deport asylum-seekers ... (NPR)

The U.K. Parliament has approved Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's controversial plans to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda, regardless of where they're from ...

Rwanda: what next in the courts? | Institute for Government (The Institute for Government |)

The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill has now been passed by both Houses of Parliament and will become an Act once it receives Royal Assent.

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U.K. Rwanda law sparks fear among migrants hoping to cross ... (The Japan Times)

Britain's new law allowing the deportation of undocumented asylum seekers to Rwanda is sparking fear among migrants who have come to France in the hope of ...

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U.K. Parliament Passes Controversial Rwanda Asylum Deportation Bill (Foreign Policy)

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said flights will begin in 10 to 12 weeks no matter what foreign courts say. An ...

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What next for Sunak's plans to fly UK asylum seekers to Rwanda? (Financial Times)

Removals are now likely to go ahead but the possibility of a clash with the European Court of Human Rights remains.

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Britain's egregious Rwanda asylum bill (Financial Times)

Plan to remove some small boat migrants to Africa is costly, flawed and sets a bad precedent.

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