"Following the agreement with the three countries, Mahmood said: "Illegal migrants and dangerous criminals will now be removed and deported back to Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo." "I will do what it takes to secure our order and control to our borders," she added. The government says over 3,000 people from these three countries could be eligible to be removed or deported due to the cooperation."
"A month after the threat from Shabana Mahmood, Namibia and Angola agreed to cooperate on returns. The Home Secretary has now also secured cooperation from the DRC. "My message is clear, if foreign governments refuse to accept the return of their citizens, then they will face consequences," she said following the agreement. The UK government had previously warned it would stop granting visas to people from Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) if their governments did not improve co-operation on removals."
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood secured agreements from Namibia, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo to accept the return of foreign offenders and illegal migrants after threatening visa restrictions. The Home Office said returns had been frustrated by unprocessed paperwork and requirements for migrants to sign their own documents, effectively vetoing removals. The government warned of penalties including an "emergency brake" on visas for countries with high asylum claims until cooperation improved. The agreements mean over 3,000 people from the three countries could be eligible for removal or deportation. Further visa consequences were signalled for governments that continue to refuse cooperation.
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