Overview

• The UK Parliament has approved a contentious bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, a plan initially proposed by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2022.
• Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's administration aims to deter illegal Channel crossings, with the first deportation flights scheduled to commence in 10-12 weeks.
• Critics argue the plan is costly, potentially inhumane, and may violate international human rights standards, with each deportee costing approximately $2.5 million.
• Legal challenges and opposition from human rights groups continue, as the plan's effectiveness and compatibility with international laws remain under scrutiny.
• Other nations, including Costa Rica and Botswana, have been approached by the UK to establish similar asylum processing agreements.