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Legal cases may explain why Rwanda plan is not working, suggests No 10

As Channel crossings pick up, asylum seekers seem undeterred by plan to deport people to east Africa

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson abandons hopes of sending first asylum-seekers to Rwanda within ‘weeks’

No 10 admits it will now be ‘months’ before any refugees crossing Channel are deported – potentially after peak summer season

The Independent UK

UK's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda may be delayed because of legal challenges

Britain's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda may take longer to introduce as the government faces legal challenges to a policy aimed at dealing with migrants crossing the Channel, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Tuesday.

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English Channel: More than 7,000 people have made deadly crossing this year, figures show

Number of migrants that have arrived in the UK this year is over seven times more the amount in 2020, according to government data

The Independent UK

Rwanda plan failing to deter migrants from crossing Channel

Refugee charities claim 254 people were detected in small boats from France on Sunday

Wales Online

Asylum seekers in Calais not deterred from Channel crossings by UK’s Rwanda plans, poll finds

‘Answer to many problems in Calais is to let refugees apply for visas to cross the Channel safely,’ charity says

The Independent UK

At least ‘350 migrants cross Channel in two days’

At least 350 migrants are believed to have crossed the English Channel in the past two days.

Evening Standard

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The family of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero files US law suit over his alleged abduction

The family of "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina announced at the weekend that they have filed a $400 million lawsuit in the United States over his alleged abduction and torture.

Radio France Internationale

Refugee charities say 'draconian' Rwanda plan not deterring Channel crossings

REFUGEE charities said the Government’s plan to send migrants to Rwanda has done little to deter people from making the perilous journey to the…

The National (Scotland)

Charities say Rwanda plan not deterring ‘desperate’ migrants crossing Channel

Small boat journeys from France to the UK began again on Sunday after a break of more than a week.

The Independent UK

Small boat asylum seekers undeterred by Rwanda plan, survey finds

Survey of asylum seekers in northern France finds three-quarters will try to reach UK despite government’s offshoring plans

The Guardian - UK

Family of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero sues Rwandan government for kidnapping and torture

Paul Rusesabagina saved more than 1,200 people during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Rwandan government convicted him of terrorism in a trial that human rights groups call a sham.

WEKU

‘Too soon to tell’ if Rwanda deal is deterring Channel crossings

Former Border Force boss Tony Smith says only time will tell but he believes the ‘early signs are encouraging’.

The Independent UK

Nationality and Borders Act becomes law: five key changes explained

At almost the last minute before the parliamentary session ended, after months of pushback from the House of Lords and despite vehement protests from those supporting refugees and migrants, the UK government has succeed in introducing the Nationality and Borders Act.

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Daily Mirror

Priti Patel faces first legal challenges as Rwanda refugee plan branded 'immoral'

Charity Freedom from Torture has warned the Home Office it could pursue a judicial review and demanded documents and risk assessments. Charity boss Sonya Sceats said the Rwanda plan is 'immoral'

France 24

War in Ukraine boosts demand for South African coal

Coal producers in South Africa try to recover some of the market share lost by Russia following Europe's sanctions. Some of them last traded with the continent more than a decade ago. Also, the Central African Republic makes Bitcoin its official currency alongside the CFA franc, but the move is…

The Independent UK

For many migrants, the view of Rwanda is often far from rosy

Britain’s recent decision to send some migrants to Rwanda is questioned by several people resettled in the tiny East African country who say it is not a suitable refuge

The Independent UK

Priti Patel urged to disclose documents behind Rwanda deal as second legal challenge launched

Home Office facing two new legal challenges against plan to ship refugees to East Africa

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The Independent UK

Priti Patel facing High Court challenges over Rwanda plan for asylum seekers

Charities and the PCS union have taken the first steps towards legal action over the controversial policy.

Al Jazeera

Can Museveni and Kagame’s renewed bromance inspire regional peace?

Cordial relations between the presidents of Uganda and Rwanda remain crucial to the progress of East Africa.

The Independent UK

‘Not in my name’: Vast majority of Independent readers oppose Priti Patel’s Rwanda plan

Readers react to Priti Patel’s deal to send migrants thousands of miles away

The Independent UK

Priti Patel asked for details of Rwanda policy ahead of possible legal challenge

The charity Freedom From Torture wrote to the Home Office on Wednesday requesting further information, with a view to bringing a High Court claim.

The Guardian - UK

Priti Patel’s Rwanda asylum seeker plan faces first legal challenge

Charity Freedom from Torture says it has ‘serious concerns’ about lawfulness of policy

The Independent UK

Archbishop says Church of England not a ‘passive observer’ of migration policy

The Archbishop previously said the Government’s new policy would not stand up to the scrutiny of God.

Daily Record

University of Edinburgh rector accused of genocide denial sparking apology to Rwandan government

Lord rector Debora Kayembe claimed on Twitter that the current Rwandan president had "orchestrated" the genocide against the country's minority Tutsi population.

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