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20 years on, the International Criminal Court is doing more good than its critics claim

When the International Criminal Court began operating 20 years ago this month, its existence reflected a unique historical and political epoch. Buoyed by the successful creation of war-crimes tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, delegates to the conference in Rome that created the court were optimistic for the future…

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Another blow to Home Office as Rwanda asylum seekers not tagged on release from detention

Ministers accused of piloting ‘unworkable’ tagging policy on basis of ‘cruel and unnecessary political posturing’

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt wants to expand Rwanda deportation plan to other countries as Tory candidates back flights

Top contender makes pitch to Tory right by saying he wants to ‘find other countries’ to accept migrants

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Ex-detainee of Australia’s offshore refugee detention centre shares fears over UK Rwanda plan

As the UK Home Office tries to get its Rwanda policy off the ground, a refugee who was held for six years on Nauru island tells Holly Bancroft about her concerns

The Independent UK

UK confirms vile Rwanda plan still on cards as 23 arrive on boat

ANOTHER 23 people have crossed the Channel in a small boat as the UK Government confirmed it was pressing on with plans to send migrants to Rwanda.

The National (Scotland)

Another 23 people arrive in the UK after crossing Channel in small boat

The Government says it will persist with plans to send migrants to Rwanda.

The Independent UK

'Nobody is interested in conflict': Rwanda's Kagame discusses DR Congo ceasefire

Rwandan President Paul Kagame sat down with our special correspondent Marc Perelman in Kigali to talk of the ceasefire agreement reached this week with the Democratic Republic of Congo to ease tensions between the two countries.

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Government still plans to send migrants to Rwanda despite Johnson resignation

Downing Street confirmed the Home Office agreement with the east African nation remained.

The Independent UK

Rwanda: Fresh attempt to transport asylum seekers likely despite Boris Johnson’s ‘no major decisions’ pledge

No 10 says controversial move is ‘existing policy – which is allowed, despite prime minister’s ’caretaker’ status

The Independent UK

Lone Tory voice opposes council motion slamming 'inhumane' Rwanda refugee scheme

East Ayrshire Council will write to UK Government calling for the plan to send asylum seekers to Africa.

Daily Record

‘Stakes are high’ amid renewed Rwanda-DR Congo tensions over rebel fighters

Fresh clashes broke out Thursday between the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DR Congo) army and the M23 rebel group, one day after DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame met in Angola and agreed to de-escalate tensions amid renewed fighting, which risks “inadvertent escalation”. FRANCE 24…

France 24

East Congo clashes resume after de-escalation agreement with Rwanda

Clashes broke out in eastern Congo on Thursday between the military and M23 rebels, a civil society and a rebel source said, a day after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda agreed to de-escalate diplomatic tensions over the insurgency.

Reuters

DRC, Rwanda agree to end rebel violence and normalise relations

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to a "de-escalation process" to stop violence between the Congolese army and rebels, which the DRC claims are supported by Rwanda. Angola's President, serving as mediator, has called the agreement a “ceasefire”.

Radio France Internationale

Congo and Rwanda agree to de-escalate tensions at Angola summit

The presidents of Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed on a process to de-escalate tensions and normalise diplomatic relations during a summit in Angola, the Congolese presidency said on Twitter on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

Government ‘eroding public trust’ in asylum system with Rwanda scheme

The policy is already resulting in ‘significant human suffering’ for those awaiting or fearing removal, the Refugee Council said.

Reuters

Congo and Rwanda to begin talks amid tensions over insurgency

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame are due to begin talks in the Angolan capital Luanda on Wednesday amid tensions over a surge of rebel attacks in eastern Congo.

Radio France Internationale

Leaders of Rwanda, DRC to meet in Angola amid rising tensions

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi is due to meet with his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame in Angola amid increasing hostility between the neighboring countries.

The Independent UK

Rwanda, Congo leaders to meet in Angola amid tensions

A Congolese government spokesman says President Felix Tshisekedi will meet with his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame in Angola amid rising tensions between the two neighboring countries

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The Independent UK

Home Secretary ‘to create league table of nations’ for deportation deals

The Government in April signed a £120 million economic and migration agreement to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda, though none have yet departed.

The Independent UK

Tensions persist as Rwanda denies Congo rebel charges

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused Congo of supporting rebels opposed to his government in an escalation of tensions with a neighbor who in turn accuses Rwandan authorities of supporting a violent rebel group which recently captured a town in eastern Congo

Reuters

Leaders of Congo and Rwanda to meet for talks in Luanda - officials

Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame will meet for talks in the Angolan capital Luanda this week, two Congolese officials and one Rwandan official said on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

UK Home Office plans second flight to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda

Flight could take off within weeks and before court has ruled on whether scheme is lawful

Tribune News Service

‘No place like home’ for Johnson returning to sleaze and strikes

After an eight-day summit dash from Rwanda to Spain via Germany’s Bavarian Alps, Boris Johnson told reporters he was “keen” to get back to Britain.

Daily Mirror

Gay migrants will not be safe in Rwanda and could end up in prison, charity warns

The African Rainbow Family charity has condemned Home Office plans to deport migrants to Rwanda, arguing that LGBTQ+ migrants will be in danger of persecution in Rwanda

Daily Mirror

9 miserable crises waiting for Boris Johnson when he lands back in Britain tonight

'There's no place like home!' the Prime Minister sighed today. But Boris Johnson's relief at landing from Spain, Germany and Rwanda won't last much longer than his post-trip nap

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