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RwandAir Declines UK's Asylum Seeker Transport Proposal

As the UK seeks to initiate deportation flights to Rwanda, challenges including contractor availability and protests emerge.

Overview

  • Freedom from Torture charity intensifies campaign against AirTanker over its potential role in deporting migrants to Rwanda.
  • RwandAir rejects UK government's proposal to transport asylum seekers, citing concerns over brand damage.
  • UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Rwandan President Paul Kagame express optimism about initiating deportation flights in spring.
  • Home Office faces challenges in securing flights to Rwanda due to protests and lack of contractors.
  • The UK government aims to push the Rwanda Bill through Parliament to facilitate the deportation scheme.