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Commonwealth leaders meet in Rwanda amid criticism of host's rights record

Commonwealth leaders meet in Kigali on Friday to discuss cooperation on topics from trade to health to climate, against a backdrop of criticism of the host Rwanda's human rights record and of a British policy to deport asylum seekers there.

Reuters · Jun 24, 2022

Prince Charles to hail Commonwealth diversity amid Rwanda asylum policy row

His speech will be made at the opening of the Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting (Chogm) in Kigali

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022

Johnson admits Ukrainian refugees could be sent to Rwanda but ‘very unlikely’

The Prime Minister said the only circumstances in which people will be sent to East Africa would be if they come to the UK illegally.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

Boris Johnson to stress ‘obvious merits’ of Rwanda asylum policy to Prince Charles

The Prime Minister struck out at ‘condescending’ opponents of plans to forcibly remove migrants to the East African nation

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022

Boris Johnson to dodge confrontation with Prince of Wales over criticism of ‘appalling’ Rwanda asylum scheme

PM did not raise human rights issues with president Paul Kagame, No 10 says

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

‘Unethical and racist’: Parliamentarians from across Europe hit out at Boris Johnson’s Rwanda plan

UK breaches of international rules will be exploited by Russia, MPs warn

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

Prince Charles urges Commonwealth leaders to take action towards sustainable future

The prince spoke to world leaders in Rwanda including the African country’s president Paul Kagame and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022

UK's Johnson steps back from row with Prince Charles over Rwanda policy

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved away from a confrontation with Prince Charles over the government's immigration deal with Rwanda after his spokesman said the matter would not likely be raised in talks with the heir to the throne.

Reuters · Jun 23, 2022

UK has given Rwanda entire £120m for asylum plan - and it’s already being spent

Rwanda’s government tonight did not rule out keeping the money, even if a High Court hearing next month blocks the entire policy

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022

Boris Johnson pays tribute to victims of Rwanda genocide

The Prime Minister bowed his head during a wreath laying ceremony at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022