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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
May Bulman

UK’s anti-slavery commissioner slams ‘lack of humanity’ in Rwanda asylum deal

Anti-Slavery Commissioner

The UK’s anti-slavery commissioner has slammed the “lack of humanity” of the government’s plans to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda, warning trafficking victims sent there are likely to be deprived of support.

Responding to the controversial deal for the first time, Dame Sara Thornton told The Independent she had “significant concerns”, citing evidence the African country has detained thousands of potential trafficking victims without providing them with proper care in the past year.

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