Tag: Rwanda
Rwanda plan expanded to include failed asylum seekers
Those who have had an asylum claim refused or withdrawn and cannot appeal could now also be deported.
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Rwanda won't guarantee how many migrants it will take
Government spokesperson Yolande Maloko also feels Rwanda has been "attacked unjustly".
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Is the Rwanda policy driving migrants to Ireland?
The Irish government claims over 80% of asylum seekers have crossed the border from Northern Ireland.
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First detentions for Rwanda flights under way
A law aimed at reviving the plan to send some asylum seekers to the east African country passed last week.
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First failed asylum seeker goes to Rwanda voluntarily
The asylum seeker received £3,000 and went under a scheme separate to the forced returns scheme.
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UK and Irish ministers to meet as tensions grow over Rwanda
The government has rejected plans by Ireland to return asylum seekers arriving there from the UK.
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Rwanda flight detentions to begin within weeks
The Home Office says it is in final phase of implementing the policy, with reports detentions will begin on Monday.
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Rwanda plan: Irish government wants to send asylum seekers back to UK
A spokesman for Mr Harris said the taoiseach had asked Ms McEntee "to bring proposals to Cabinet next week to amend existing law regarding the designa [...]
Too early to judge impact of Rwanda plan – No 10
The Irish government says the UK's plan is already causing an influx of migrants to the Republic.
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Question Time: Chris Philp’s Rwanda question raises eyebrows
Minister of State Chris Philp was asked a question by an audience member from the Democratic Republic of Congo during BBC One's Question Time.Mr Philp [...]
Rwanda flights needed to deter migrants – minister
After so many setbacks, the passing of the bill was a political win for the prime minister, but his pledge to stop small boats crossing the Channel no [...]
Rwanda bill latest: Five migrants including child die trying to cross Channel
The Rwanda bill has finally been approved by Parliament, after two years of legal battles and political wrangling. So how soon is a plane bound for Ki [...]
Why a plane to Rwanda won’t be taking off anytime soon
The Rwanda bill has finally been approved - but planes won't be taking off imminently.
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Chris Mason: Rwanda bill draws election dividing line
Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.
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Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling
Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.
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