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Rwanda’s government is rejecting a report by United Nations experts saying they have “solid evidence” that members of Rwanda’s armed forces are conducting operations in eastern Congo in support of the M23 rebel group whose deadly resurgence has led to growing Congo-Rwanda tensions and talk of war

RWANDA can only accept a “couple of hundred” migrants despite the Tory government already having spent £120 million on the scheme.

The African nation had originally agreed to take up to 1,000 migrants from the UK

Yolande Makolo said the country’s deal with the UK is a way to give youngsters the chance to build a life and “make it” in the east African nation.

The east African nation’s government confirmed it has already received the entire initial payment for the agreement signed by Priti Patel in April.

The High Court is currently weighing up whether the controversial plan - unveiled by Priti Patel earlier this year - is legal, with deportations understood to be on hold until at least September

So far only a handful have visited the empty hostel where the first refugees will be sent - but the Mirror's Dan Bloom has been given a tour

Rwanda’s government tonight did not rule out keeping the money, even if a High Court hearing next month blocks the entire policy

Boris Johnson had vowed to face down the future King - who is said to have called the Rwanda asylum seekers plan 'appalling'

The Rwandan government said it had begun spending the cash to be ready in time for last week’s flight.

Kigali government seeks to shift narrative with managed tours of processing facilities and accommodation for deportees