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Home Office mostly consulted Rwandan officials' in asylum plan safety report

The last Conservative government relied on unreliable evidence from Rwandan officials to deem Rwanda a safe asylum destination, undermining credible assessments.
The ICIBI report indicates significant shortcomings in the Home Office's evaluation of Rwanda as a safe place for deported asylum seekers.

Is Forgiveness Possible in Rwanda?

The Rwandan genocide's legacy shapes present-day relationships between survivors and perpetrators, revealing deep social complexities.

U.S. boosts passenger screening as Africa grapples with deadly Marburg and mpox outbreaks

Health officials emphasize the importance of learning from COVID-19 as another viral outbreak arises, particularly the Marburg virus in Rwanda.

Deadly Marburg virus: scientists race to test vaccines in outbreak

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda is urgent, with researchers racing to deploy vaccines and treatments amidst 27 cases and 9 deaths.

An 'unprecedented' good news story about a potentially deadly viral outbreak

Rwanda's Marburg virus outbreak response has seen unprecedented success, with a low fatality rate and recoveries from life-threatening conditions.

Marburg outbreak: Fear of motorbike helmets, vaccine trial, U.S. travelers alert

Rwanda is testing a promising experimental vaccine for the Marburg virus amidst a critical outbreak.

Home Office mostly consulted Rwandan officials' in asylum plan safety report

The last Conservative government relied on unreliable evidence from Rwandan officials to deem Rwanda a safe asylum destination, undermining credible assessments.
The ICIBI report indicates significant shortcomings in the Home Office's evaluation of Rwanda as a safe place for deported asylum seekers.

Is Forgiveness Possible in Rwanda?

The Rwandan genocide's legacy shapes present-day relationships between survivors and perpetrators, revealing deep social complexities.

U.S. boosts passenger screening as Africa grapples with deadly Marburg and mpox outbreaks

Health officials emphasize the importance of learning from COVID-19 as another viral outbreak arises, particularly the Marburg virus in Rwanda.

Deadly Marburg virus: scientists race to test vaccines in outbreak

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda is urgent, with researchers racing to deploy vaccines and treatments amidst 27 cases and 9 deaths.

An 'unprecedented' good news story about a potentially deadly viral outbreak

Rwanda's Marburg virus outbreak response has seen unprecedented success, with a low fatality rate and recoveries from life-threatening conditions.

Marburg outbreak: Fear of motorbike helmets, vaccine trial, U.S. travelers alert

Rwanda is testing a promising experimental vaccine for the Marburg virus amidst a critical outbreak.
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Migrant dies and another is in critical condition after boat partially deflates in English Channel

A boat carrying migrants attempting to cross the English Channel from France encountered difficulties, resulting in one death and one person in critical condition.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of migrants attempting dangerous sea journeys to reach Britain.
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Rishi Sunak mulling hard-line Rwanda plan' to get planes off the ground

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering a hard-line approach towards Rwanda to secure deportation flights before the next election.
The approach involves exempting the new treaty with Rwanda from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), without fully withdrawing from the convention.

UK taxpayers to bear extra cost over Rwanda treaty

The signing of the deportation treaty with Rwanda will result in extra costs for British taxpayers.
The UK will pay for British and Commonwealth judges and all legal fees related to the new appeals process.

Deportation flights to Rwanda will begin before election, says Robert Jenrick

People arriving in the UK by irregular means will be deported to Rwanda before the next general election.
The UK government is signing a treaty with Rwanda to establish a deportation scheme and declare Rwanda as safe for asylum seekers.

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda law at mercy of Tory factions

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holds a news conference to promote the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda in the midst of a political crisis
Conservative Party split over the bill, with MPs from different factions openly opposing the Rwanda scheme

British lawyers could be based in Rwandan courts as part of asylum plans

The UK government is planning to station British lawyers in Rwandan courts as part of a treaty to allow the country to send asylum seekers there.
The move comes after the Supreme Court ruled the initial Rwanda plan unlawful last month.

Rishi Sunak extends olive branch to Tory MPs to stave off rebellion over Rwanda

Rishi Sunak is facing a rebellion from Tory MPs over his plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, with the cost of the scheme reaching 290m.
The government is willing to discuss the future of the plan with rebel MPs if the bill passes, in an attempt to appease disgruntled members.

Rishi Sunak mulling hard-line Rwanda plan' to get planes off the ground

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering a hard-line approach towards Rwanda to secure deportation flights before the next election.
The approach involves exempting the new treaty with Rwanda from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), without fully withdrawing from the convention.

UK taxpayers to bear extra cost over Rwanda treaty

The signing of the deportation treaty with Rwanda will result in extra costs for British taxpayers.
The UK will pay for British and Commonwealth judges and all legal fees related to the new appeals process.

Deportation flights to Rwanda will begin before election, says Robert Jenrick

People arriving in the UK by irregular means will be deported to Rwanda before the next general election.
The UK government is signing a treaty with Rwanda to establish a deportation scheme and declare Rwanda as safe for asylum seekers.

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda law at mercy of Tory factions

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holds a news conference to promote the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda in the midst of a political crisis
Conservative Party split over the bill, with MPs from different factions openly opposing the Rwanda scheme

British lawyers could be based in Rwandan courts as part of asylum plans

The UK government is planning to station British lawyers in Rwandan courts as part of a treaty to allow the country to send asylum seekers there.
The move comes after the Supreme Court ruled the initial Rwanda plan unlawful last month.

Rishi Sunak extends olive branch to Tory MPs to stave off rebellion over Rwanda

Rishi Sunak is facing a rebellion from Tory MPs over his plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, with the cost of the scheme reaching 290m.
The government is willing to discuss the future of the plan with rebel MPs if the bill passes, in an attempt to appease disgruntled members.
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Get behind my Rwanda plan, Rishi Sunak tells Tories

Rishi Sunak is urging MPs to support his asylum plan for Rwanda despite warnings from senior Tories that it will fail.
The PM called a press conference after his immigration minister resigned in protest at the revised policy.
#UK

Rishi Sunak faces right-wing Tory revolt on Rwanda

UK signs treaty with Rwanda to rescue deportation plan
Tory MPs plot rebellion against Rishi Sunak's legislation

UK seeks to revive migrant transfer deal with Rwanda DW 12/05/2023

Britain and Rwanda signed a new treaty to revive a failed policy of deporting asylum-seekers to Rwanda, after the UK Supreme Court ruled the policy violated human rights laws.
The treaty includes commitments from Rwanda on how asylum-seekers and migrants will be treated when arriving from Britain.

Rishi Sunak faces right-wing Tory revolt on Rwanda

UK signs treaty with Rwanda to rescue deportation plan
Tory MPs plot rebellion against Rishi Sunak's legislation

UK seeks to revive migrant transfer deal with Rwanda DW 12/05/2023

Britain and Rwanda signed a new treaty to revive a failed policy of deporting asylum-seekers to Rwanda, after the UK Supreme Court ruled the policy violated human rights laws.
The treaty includes commitments from Rwanda on how asylum-seekers and migrants will be treated when arriving from Britain.
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Watch as Cleverly speaks after arriving in Rwanda to sign new asylum treaty

James Cleverly signed a fresh treaty with Rwanda to address the stalled asylum deal with the African nation.
The UK government plans to rush through domestic legislation to assert Rwanda as a safe destination for asylum seekers.
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Lee Anderson attacks Home Office bosses over staggering' failure on asylum figures

Senior Conservative Lee Anderson criticizes Home Office for failing to provide asylum system figures.
Home Office officials admit they don't know what happened to 17,000 withdrawn asylum claims.
Negotiations for Rishi Sunak's deportation treaty with Rwanda in final stages.

Rwanda migration plan: What's the UK government's next move? DW 11/16/2023

The UK government's plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda has been deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court based on deficiencies in Rwanda's asylum system.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans for emergency legislation to resume deportation flights to Rwanda.
Legal battles are expected to continue throughout next year as the Conservative party fights to stay in power.

Afghan threatened with Rwanda removal for second time after Home Office blunder

An Afghan intelligence analyst who helped the British military in Kabul is facing deportation to Rwanda due to a Home Office error.
The analyst had applied for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap) scheme but hadn't received a response.
The Home Office mistakenly started progressing his asylum claim, but later admitted the error and paused his claim for potential removal to Rwanda.

Lee Anderson attacks Home Office bosses over staggering' failure on asylum figures

Senior Conservative Lee Anderson criticizes Home Office for failing to provide asylum system figures.
Home Office officials admit they don't know what happened to 17,000 withdrawn asylum claims.
Negotiations for Rishi Sunak's deportation treaty with Rwanda in final stages.

Rwanda migration plan: What's the UK government's next move? DW 11/16/2023

The UK government's plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda has been deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court based on deficiencies in Rwanda's asylum system.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans for emergency legislation to resume deportation flights to Rwanda.
Legal battles are expected to continue throughout next year as the Conservative party fights to stay in power.

Afghan threatened with Rwanda removal for second time after Home Office blunder

An Afghan intelligence analyst who helped the British military in Kabul is facing deportation to Rwanda due to a Home Office error.
The analyst had applied for the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (Arap) scheme but hadn't received a response.
The Home Office mistakenly started progressing his asylum claim, but later admitted the error and paused his claim for potential removal to Rwanda.
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Trump Is Becoming Frighteningly Clear About What He Wants

Politicians and media outlets singling out certain groups of people as less than human can lead to violence and death.
The stigmatization and dehumanization of a group can escalate into genocide.
Donald Trump referred to his enemies as 'vermin' in a Veterans Day speech.

UK court blocks Rwanda plan, government vows to press ahead DW 11/16/2023

The UK Supreme Court deemed the government's asylum-seeker scheme to send people to Rwanda unlawful.
The UK government plans to introduce emergency legislation to restart deportation flights to Rwanda next spring.
Legal battles are expected to continue as the ruling Conservative party tries to stay in power.
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