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UK's failed asylum deportation plan puts Rwanda's human rights and refugee struggles in the spotlight

The UK Supreme Court ruled on 15 November 2023 that sending asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful. The plan would have seen tens of thousands of asylum seekers sent from the UK to Rwanda, which would then process and host such refugees indefinitely.

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Southern African troops versus M23 rebels in the DRC: 4 risks this poses

The security situation in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to deteriorate. The region comprises North Kivu, South Kivu and Ituri provinces. It’s about seven times the size of neighbouring Rwanda.

The Conversation

Net Migration to UK Hit Record 745,000 in 2022, New Figures Show

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the updated data replaces the previous estimate of 606,000, after making revisions to reflect "unexpected patterns" in migrant behaviour.

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OPINION - Progressives who collude with antisemitic extremism are as dangerous as the far Right they despise

For my views to align with Suella Braverman’s, it would require an evolution on the magnitude of the Fish-Tetrapod Transition, but incredibly, I think she might be on to something when she hints at the threats to civil society. She was wrong about London’s “hate marches” (there was plenty of…

Evening Standard

What is James Cleverly accused of saying about a constituency? Home Secretary apologises for slur

He admits 'inappropriate language' about a Labour MP but denies he used a derogatory term to describe Stockton North

Evening Standard

Jeremy Hunt rejects Lee Anderson’s call to send migrants to Orkney Islands if Rwanda deal fails

Rishi Sunak has vowed to revive the Rwanda deal with emergency legislation to deem it a ‘safe’ country

Evening Standard

Hunt brushes off Anderson’s idea to send asylum seekers to Orkney

The comments came a week after the Government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.

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Kibogo by Scholastique Mukasonga review – crisis in colonial Rwanda

The insidious legacy of Christianisation is explored in this miniature masterpiece set in a Rwandan village

The Guardian - UK

Rebels claim to capture more ground in Congo's east, raising further concerns about election safety

A rebel group with alleged links to neighboring Rwanda claims to have seized a key town in Congo’s conflict-hit eastern region amid intense fighting

The Independent UK

Lee Anderson suggests 'remote Scottish island' as Rwanda back-up option

LEE Anderson has suggested that asylum seekers should be sent to “some remote Scottish island” if the UK Government’s Rwanda deportation plan…

The National (Scotland)

Sunak plans new immigration crackdown on foreign worker families as migration figures set to hit record high

Prime minister said to be ready to limit foreign healthcare staff to just one relative

The Independent UK

Send asylum seekers to remote Scottish islands if Rwanda deal fails, says Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson

Controversial Tory deputy chairman called for those arriving in the UK via small boats to be housed on the Orkney Islands, which he said would be ‘perfect’ for people fleeing persecution

The Independent UK

Afghan who helped British forces threatened with Rwanda deportation for second time after Home Office blunder

Exclusive: Intelligence analyst was sent asylum questionnaire ‘in error’ and was still being considered for removal to Rwanda

The Independent UK

Cameron welcomed back by dozens of Tory MPs at 1922 committee

It is understood that he was questioned about the European Convention on Human Rights, as well as Rishi Sunak’s efforts to revive the Rwanda plan.

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Sunak pledges to do ‘what is necessary’ to secure Rwanda flights

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was ‘completely committed’ to getting the Rwanda scheme off the ground.

Evening Standard

Tory minister 'confident' Rwanda deportation plan will go ahead after negotiations

Top judges have concluded the government's Rwanda policy is unlawful

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak faces cabinet split over Rwanda deportation Plan B

The PM is under pressure from the Tory right to ‘disapply’ human rights law – but moderates are outraged

The Guardian - UK

Sunak could block Human Rights Act to force through Rwanda asylum plan

No 10 has discussed possibility of ‘disapplying’ key human rights law to emergency bill to head off legal challenges

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The Independent UK

New Rwanda treaty seems unlikely to be ratified before new year

Rishi Sunak’s new deal aimed at getting his asylum policy off the ground is not believed to be coming before Wednesday’s autumn statement.

The Independent UK

Hunt backs Sunak to solve ‘fearsomely complex’ challenges on Rwanda asylum plan

The flagship policy was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court this week.

Evening Standard

Jeremy Hunt backs Sunak's bid to save failed Rwanda deportation plan

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has backed Rishi Sunak's pursuit to save his Rwanda deportation plan without having to leave the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross defends Rwanda plan and insists Prime Minister 'respects' court ruling

DOUGLAS Ross has backed the Rwanda plan – as he insisted the Prime Minister would not ignore the ruling of the Supreme Court it was unlawful.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government’s Rwanda plan is 'probably dead' in current form, says former judge

THE UK Government’s Rwanda plan is “probably dead” in its current form, former Supreme Court judge Lord Sumption has said.

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt insists ‘phenomenal’ Rishi Sunak will save failed Rwanda plan

Government will ‘succeed’ in getting flights going by next year, claims chancellor

The Guardian - UK

‘There is no alternative’ is the last resort of those defending morally wrong acts

In Israel’s attack on Gaza, as with the Rwanda scheme, other options are always available

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