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UK's Rwanda Deportation Plan Faces Criticism and Legal Hurdles

The controversial policy, intended to deter illegal migration, has sparked opposition both domestically and in Rwanda, with critics labeling it as outsourcing of responsibilities.

Overview

  • The UK government's new law to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has been criticized as 'modern slavery' by Rwandan opposition leaders.
  • British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promises the first deportation flights to Rwanda will commence in July, despite legal and humanitarian concerns.
  • Rwanda, set to receive significant payments from the UK for hosting migrants, faces criticism over its ability to provide adequate care for the incoming asylum seekers.
  • Irish officials report an increase in migrants crossing into the Republic from Northern Ireland, fearing deportation under the new UK policy.
  • Legal challenges and international criticism may delay the implementation of the deportation flights, with the European Court of Human Rights potentially intervening again.