The Latest Breaking News from Johnston Busingye

Rwanda’s top UK diplomat oversaw use of Interpol to target regime opponents

Exclusive: Johnston Busingye formally appointed days after UK agreed Rwanda asylum deal with Paul Kagame in 2022

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024

Rwandan courts will not protect refugees’ rights, say daughters of genocide hero

Family of Paul Rusesabagina, who campaigned to have him freed from jail, say country’s justice system is a ‘tool to oppress people’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023

Suella Braverman’s immigration plans are ‘absolutely wrong’, Rwandan ambassador claims

Johnston Busingye said it was ‘immoral for [Britain] to still see themselves as the refugee country’

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Johnson defends Rwanda plan ‘teething problems’ ahead of double legal challenge

The Prime Minister said the policy is necessary to stop illegal people-smuggling rackets on either side of the Channel

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

Rwanda flight tomorrow set to take barely 10 asylum seekers - if it takes off at all

Priti Patel's bid to fly Britain's unwanted asylum seekers to Rwanda has hit the buffers after a wave of challenges claiming it is illegal. A government source said the number on the flight was just over 10 as of Sunday night

Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2022

Rwanda migrant removal policy facing court challenges

Refugee charity Asylum Aid is seeking an urgent interim injunction at the High Court and there will also be a Court of Appeal showdown

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022

Rwanda migrant removal policy faces court challenges

Refugee charity Asylum Aid is seeking an urgent interim injunction at the High Court and there will also be a Court of Appeal showdown.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022

Rwanda president suggests UK extradite genocide suspects after asylum deal

Exclusive: Comments raise concerns UK will find it difficult to refuse requests from Kigali on sensitive issues

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022