Thousands of migrants bound for deportation to Rwanda are ‘missing’
11 months ago

Thousands of migrants bound for deportation to Rwanda are ‘missing’

The Telegraph  

Thousands of asylum seekers earmarked by the Home Office for deportation to Rwanda have lost contact with the department, a Government document suggests. Out of 5,700 people identified for removal, 2,145 “continue to report to the Home Office and can be located for detention”, the impact assessment says. The document, updated on the Home Office’s website on Monday, also acknowledges there could be further delays to deportations caused by MPs making last-minute representations to suspend removals. The assessment says that given the “novel nature” of the scheme, “we may expect future cases to attract significant attention from MPs, and responders may be overwhelmed by cases, causing a delay or removal to be cancelled pending a response.” It appears to be the latest in a series of setbacks to the Government’s stalled scheme to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda, which was announced two years ago but is yet to see a flight take off.

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Victims of torture and trafficking rounded up for Rwanda deportation under Tory scheme, report finds
6 months, 1 week ago

Victims of torture and trafficking rounded up for Rwanda deportation under Tory scheme, report finds

The Independent  

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Germany's migration commissioner proposes Rwanda migrant deportation plan
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany's migration commissioner proposes Rwanda migrant deportation plan

China Daily  

A migrant arrives at the arrival centre for asylum seekers in Reinickendorf district, Berlin, Germany, Oct 6, 2023. BERLIN - Germany's migration commissioner proposed deporting to Rwanda migrants who arrive illegally to the European Union through its borders with Belarus, as Berlin contemplates measures to restrict refugees arriving in the bloc. The proposal comes amid rising pressure on Germany's ruling …

Germany's migration commissioner proposes Rwanda migrant deportation plan
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany's migration commissioner proposes Rwanda migrant deportation plan

China Daily  

A migrant arrives at the arrival centre for asylum seekers in Reinickendorf district, Berlin, Germany, Oct 6, 2023. BERLIN - Germany's migration commissioner proposed deporting to Rwanda migrants who arrive illegally to the European Union through its borders with Belarus, as Berlin contemplates measures to restrict refugees arriving in the bloc. The proposal comes amid rising pressure on Germany's ruling …

Hundreds deported on planes since Government came to power, Starmer says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hundreds deported on planes since Government came to power, Starmer says

The Independent  

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UK planned to spend 10bn pounds on Rwanda deportation scheme: Home minister
8 months, 1 week ago

UK planned to spend 10bn pounds on Rwanda deportation scheme: Home minister

Al Jazeera  

The recently scrapped asylum scheme intended to send people who arrived in Britain without permission to Rwanda. Britain’s previous government had planned to spend 10 billion pounds on a now-scrapped plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, and it has already cost taxpayers 700 million pounds, new Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government scrapped the …

Rwanda says it is aware of the UK’s intention to terminate contentious deportation scheme
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rwanda says it is aware of the UK’s intention to terminate contentious deportation scheme

Associated Press  

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda’s government says it is aware of the United Kingdom’s intention to terminate its plan to deport asylum-seekers to the East African country. In a statement late Monday, the office of the Rwandan government spokesman said the deal had been initiated by the UK “to address the crisis of irregular migration affecting the UK — a problem …

Detained migrants earmarked for Rwanda released as officials prepare to axe scheme
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Detained migrants earmarked for Rwanda released as officials prepare to axe scheme

The Telegraph  

Migrants detained ahead of deportation to Rwanda have been released as Home Office civil servants stand ready to axe the scheme if Labour wins the election. Three charities and a leading legal firm, representing some 200 detained migrants, told The Telegraph all of those they were supporting had been freed after applying to the courts for bail. It was part …

Rishi Sunak admits no Rwanda deportation flights will take off before election
10 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak admits no Rwanda deportation flights will take off before election

The Independent  

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‘Fewer than 10 migrants’ on first Rwanda flight
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Fewer than 10 migrants’ on first Rwanda flight

The Telegraph  

Home Office officials fear the number of migrants deported on the first Rwanda flight could be in single figures because of legal challenges. A source close to the planning of the flights said: “We will do well to get to double figures on the first flight because of the attrition rate due to legal challenges.” Migrants can bring legal claims …

First Rwanda flight could leave on June 24
10 months, 3 weeks ago

First Rwanda flight could leave on June 24

The Telegraph  

The first Rwanda deportation flight could take off as soon as June 24, court documents reveal. The Government had originally suggested flights would start between July 1 and 15, as first reported by The Telegraph, but it has now advised a High Court judge that the “earliest possible date” will be the week beginning June 24. The disclosure by the …

UK has begun mass arrests of potential Rwanda deportees: What’s next?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

UK has begun mass arrests of potential Rwanda deportees: What’s next?

Al Jazeera  

The UK Home Office has lost contact with more than half the people it wants to deport to Rwanda but has vowed to find them. pic.twitter.com/2WWNhQVC1l — Home Office May 1, 2024 Last month, Parliament approved a controversial law – known as the Safety of Rwanda Bill – that allows for asylum seekers who arrive illegally in Britain to be …

A man who failed to get asylum in the UK is said to have voluntarily flown to Rwanda
11 months ago

A man who failed to get asylum in the UK is said to have voluntarily flown to Rwanda

Associated Press  

KIGALI, Rwanda — An unsuccessful asylum-seeker in the U.K. has voluntarily arrived in Rwanda, an official said, as the British government rounded up the first group of migrants it expects to fly to Kigali this summer. The man, whose nationality was not disclosed, did not arrive under a controversial deal to deport to Rwanda migrants who enter the U.K. illegally, …

First asylum seeker flown to Rwanda under voluntary relocation scheme
11 months ago

First asylum seeker flown to Rwanda under voluntary relocation scheme

The Independent  

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UK starts detaining asylum seekers to be deported to Rwanda
11 months ago

UK starts detaining asylum seekers to be deported to Rwanda

Al Jazeera  

Government expects to deport 5,700 migrants and asylum seekers to Rwanda this year, but rights groups ready to mount new legal challenge. British authorities have started detaining asylum seekers as part of a new scheme to deport them to Rwanda, the government said, with the first flights expected to take off as early as July. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who …

First failed asylum seeker removed to Rwanda
11 months ago

First failed asylum seeker removed to Rwanda

The Telegraph  

Britain has removed the first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda under a voluntary scheme drawn up by the Government to help clear the backlog of migrants stuck in Britain. The deal, which is separate to the enforced deportation scheme, is aimed at removing migrants whose claims have been rejected and cannot remain in the UK but are unable to return …

Home Office asking civil servants to move to Rwanda
11 months ago

Home Office asking civil servants to move to Rwanda

The Independent  

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How much does Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda deportation scheme cost?
11 months, 1 week ago

How much does Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda deportation scheme cost?

The Independent  

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How will Indian illegal migrants in UK be impacted by Rwanda deportation plan?
11 months, 1 week ago

How will Indian illegal migrants in UK be impacted by Rwanda deportation plan?

Hindustan Times  

British prime minister Rishi Sunak's plan to relocate some migrants to Rwanda gained parliamentary approval early Tuesday. The Rwanda asylum plan involves relocating some asylum seekers arriving in the UK to Rwanda, where their claims will be processed under a five-year agreement. • More than 1,000 Indians risked their lives in 2023 by crossing the English Channel from Europe in …

Labour will not deport a single asylum seeker to Rwanda, Yvette Cooper confirms
11 months, 1 week ago

Labour will not deport a single asylum seeker to Rwanda, Yvette Cooper confirms

The Independent  

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Rwanda Bill: What happens now Rishi Sunak has forced deportation plan through
11 months, 1 week ago

Rwanda Bill: What happens now Rishi Sunak has forced deportation plan through

The Independent  

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When will deportation flights take off now Rwanda Bill is set to become law?
11 months, 1 week ago

When will deportation flights take off now Rwanda Bill is set to become law?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Bill is finally set to become law after …

UK passes bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda: What’s next?
11 months, 1 week ago

UK passes bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda: What’s next?

Al Jazeera  

The government has already chartered planes for deportations to start as early as July, but legal headaches are far from over. “The UK government clearly doesn’t care about the cost of its #Rwanda deportation scheme to UK taxpayers any more than it cares about the cruelty it will inflict on asylum seekers.” Read @astroehlein’s Daily Brief on an obsession turning …

What is UK's Rwanda deportation bill and why is it such a big issue for Rishi Sunak? Explained
11 months, 1 week ago

What is UK's Rwanda deportation bill and why is it such a big issue for Rishi Sunak? Explained

India TV News  

London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak got a much-needed win in his troubled tenure as his latest effort to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda was finally made into law after approval from the UK Parliament amid much criticism. The UK Supreme Court last year upheld a ruling that the legislation was unlawful as Rwanda could not be considered as a …

Five migrants die while crossing English Channel from France hours after UK passes Rwanda deportation bill
11 months, 1 week ago

Five migrants die while crossing English Channel from France hours after UK passes Rwanda deportation bill

India TV News  

London: Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France on Tuesday, mere hours after the UK Parliament passed a much-delayed bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda in a bid to deter the dangerous crossings. UK Parliament's Rwanda deportation bill The incident occurred hours after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's latest effort …

Rishi Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights in July ahead of parliamentary showdown
11 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights in July ahead of parliamentary showdown

The Independent  

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UK Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill, ending weeks of legislative stalemate
11 months, 1 week ago

UK Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill, ending weeks of legislative stalemate

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ‘s latest effort to send some migrants to Rwanda finally won approval from Parliament early Tuesday, hours after he pledged deportation flights would begin in July. “We will see some attempts to block deportations legally.” Sunak has staked his political future to the deportation flights, making a pledge to “stop the boats” a …

UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks
11 months, 1 week ago

UK’s Sunak promises Rwanda deportation flights will begin in 10-12 weeks

Al Jazeera  

Sunak says the government would force parliament to sit late into the night on Monday to pass new legislation if needed. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks, telling the upper house of Parliament that he will force new legislation through despite its opposition to the plan. Sunak …

Q&A: What happens next with the Rwanda plan?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Q&A: What happens next with the Rwanda plan?

The Telegraph  

How long until the first flights take off? The Safety of Rwanda Bill aims to limit the scope of legal challenges that migrants could mount to delay their deportation. It bars “systemic” challenges against the legislation – as happened with last year’s Supreme Court case – although it is understood some of Britain’s leading immigration lawyers are nonetheless exploring the …

Rwanda flights ‘will take off this spring regardless of ECHR intervention’
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Rwanda flights ‘will take off this spring regardless of ECHR intervention’

The Telegraph  

Rwanda flights will take off this spring even if the European Court of Human Rights intervenes, the Home Office believes. Officials are “stepping up” preparations for the first two deportation flights of around 150 migrants, according to sources close to James Cleverly, the Home Secretary, before the Rwanda Bill has got Royal Assent. Ministers believe two key changes - in …

Rwanda Bill stand-off as defiant peers inflict a fresh round of defeats
1 year ago

Rwanda Bill stand-off as defiant peers inflict a fresh round of defeats

The Independent  

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Giving £3,000 to migrants moving to Rwanda ‘good use of public money’ – minister
1 year ago

Giving £3,000 to migrants moving to Rwanda ‘good use of public money’ – minister

The Independent  

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Government offering failed asylum-seekers thousands of pounds to move to Rwanda, under new plans
1 year ago

Government offering failed asylum-seekers thousands of pounds to move to Rwanda, under new plans

The Independent  

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British government watchdog says UK’s Rwanda deportation plan could cost nearly 500 million pounds
1 year ago

British government watchdog says UK’s Rwanda deportation plan could cost nearly 500 million pounds

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government’s contentious plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda could cost nearly half a billion pounds, or about $630 million, plus hundreds of thousands for each deported person, a report said Friday. No asylum-seeker has been sent to Rwanda under the plan, which has been blocked by the courts, though the U.K. …

UK will pay Rwanda £171,000 for every deported migrant
1 year, 1 month ago

UK will pay Rwanda £171,000 for every deported migrant

The Telegraph  

The UK will pay Rwanda £171,000 per asylum seeker relocated under the partnership scheme, a report from the Government’s spending watchdog has found. The Home Office has also said it would pay Rwanda £120 million once the first 300 people have been deported to the country – on top of the £370 million already agreed as part of the deal. …

Home Office ‘chaos’ as at least 55,500 asylum seekers stuck in new Rwanda backlog
1 year, 1 month ago

Home Office ‘chaos’ as at least 55,500 asylum seekers stuck in new Rwanda backlog

The Independent  

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Rwanda flights will take off ‘as soon as possible’, says minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Rwanda flights will take off ‘as soon as possible’, says minister

The Independent  

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UK’s Rwanda plan ‘fundamentally incompatible’ with rights obligations
1 year, 1 month ago

UK’s Rwanda plan ‘fundamentally incompatible’ with rights obligations

Al Jazeera  

The legislation may be in breach of international treaties, according to a parliamentary report. The plan of the United Kingdom’s government to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda goes against the country’s human rights obligations and may breach international law, according to a parliamentary report. Lawmakers from parliament’s cross-party Joint Committee on Human Rights said in a damning 52-page report released …

Number of migrants sent to Rwanda could be ‘quite low’, home secretary admits
1 year, 2 months ago

Number of migrants sent to Rwanda could be ‘quite low’, home secretary admits

The Independent  

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Four Rwandans ‘granted refugee status in UK over fears of persecution’
1 year, 2 months ago

Four Rwandans ‘granted refugee status in UK over fears of persecution’

The Independent  

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UK’s upper house votes to delay plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
1 year, 2 months ago

UK’s upper house votes to delay plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda

Al Jazeera  

House of Lords defies Rishi Sunak by voting to delay ratification of treaty with Kigali. The United Kingdom’s upper house of parliament has voted to delay Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda. The upper house voted 214 to 171 to delay the ratification of a related treaty London signed with Kigali until the …

Thousands of illegal migrants earmarked for Rwanda flights have gone awol
1 year, 2 months ago

Thousands of illegal migrants earmarked for Rwanda flights have gone awol

The Telegraph  

The register says the first risk is that Home Office officials do not locate or detain enough migrants and face legal challenges, meaning they have “few/none” for a flight to Rwanda. “High risk” threats to flights are listed as an increased numbers of migrants absconding before they are placed in detention for deportation, meaning the first flight could be delayed …

Home Office warns that European court intervention is 'critical' threat to Rwanda plan
1 year, 2 months ago

Home Office warns that European court intervention is 'critical' threat to Rwanda plan

The Telegraph  

Home Office officials have warned of a “high risk” that European judges will block deportations to Rwanda, The Telegraph can disclose. A “risk register” drawn up by civil servants highlighted the prospect of a fresh injunction from Strasbourg as a significant threat that could derail the scheme designed to deter illegal Channel crossings by migrants. It also warned of the …

UK home secretary signs new asylum treaty in Rwanda
1 year, 3 months ago

UK home secretary signs new asylum treaty in Rwanda

Al Jazeera  

British Home Secretary James Cleverly has signed a new treaty to send asylum seekers to Rwanda after the United Kingdom’s top court declared the deportation scheme unlawful. “I look forward to meeting with counterparts to sign this agreement and further discuss how we work together to tackle the global challenge of illegal migration.” Alain Mukuralinda, deputy spokesman for Rwanda’s government, …

Afghan who helped British forces threatened with Rwanda deportation for second time after Home Office blunder
1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak’s dream Rwanda scheme has been thrown out. What will he do next?
1 year, 4 months ago

Rishi Sunak’s dream Rwanda scheme has been thrown out. What will he do next?

The Independent  

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Timeline of Rwanda asylum plan leading up to the Supreme Court’s ruling
1 year, 4 months ago

Timeline of Rwanda asylum plan leading up to the Supreme Court’s ruling

The Independent  

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Plan to send migrants to Rwanda unlawful as they would be at risk, says UK top court
1 year, 4 months ago

Plan to send migrants to Rwanda unlawful as they would be at risk, says UK top court

Firstpost  

Five judges on the country’s top court said asylum applicants would be “at real risk of ill-treatment” as they might be deported after arriving in Rwanda The controversial government plan to send certain migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda was declared illegal by the British Supreme Court on Wednesday, dealing a serious blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s administration’s …

Rwanda asylum plan: Timeline of government’s policy to deport migrants
1 year, 4 months ago

Rwanda asylum plan: Timeline of government’s policy to deport migrants

The Independent  

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Rwanda asylum plan timeline: UK Supreme Court prepares to pass verdict
1 year, 4 months ago

Rwanda asylum plan timeline: UK Supreme Court prepares to pass verdict

The Independent  

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