UK court blocks plan to deport migrants to Rwanda

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against Britain's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, outside the High Court in London on June 13, 2022. The Court of Appeal on Thursday ruled that Rwanda could not be considered a safe third country. (Photo: AFP)

LONDON: The UK government said it would challenge a court ruling on Thursday that blocks its plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, a setback to its controversial bid to cut migrant numbers.

Three Court of Appeal judges ruled that Rwanda could not be considered a safe third country, after a challenge to the policy by 10 migrants and a charity supporting asylum seekers.