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Disparities in global empathy: why some refugees are more welcome than others

The world is accustomed to the stereotypical face of the refugee. The well-worn tropes of the Black or Brown face from post-genocide Rwanda, war-torn Somalia, or gang-ridden Honduras. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in the first half of 2021, there were more than 26.6 million…

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2022

‘Despair’ over Rwanda deportation leading to suicide attempts, say UK charities

First group of asylum seekers will be relocated on 14 June, Priti Patel says

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2022

Home Office begins notifying migrants of Rwanda deportation, first flight set for June 14

THE Home Office has begun formally notifying migrants of their removal to Rwanda, with the first deportation flight expected to depart in two weeks.

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2022

Home Office orders first group of asylum seekers to Rwanda with flight on June 14

Boris Johnson and Priti Patel are forging ahead with the policy to remove Britain's unwanted asylum seekers to Rwanda and the first 'removal directions' have now been issued to people

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2022

Rwanda says 'will not sit idly by' if attacked in dispute with Congo

Rwanda will retaliate if it suffers further attacks from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, after accusing Congo of firing shells across the border earlier this month.

Reuters · May 31, 2022

Protest against Rwanda in DRCongo capital draws hundreds

A recent upswing in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by rebel group M23 brought out hundreds on the streets of Kinshasa, the capital, on Monday. The protesters blame Rwanda over its alleged support for the rebels, calling for the Rwandan ambassador to be expelled.

Radio France Internationale · May 31, 2022

Anti-Rwanda protest in DR Congo over alleged rebel ‘backing’

Relations have been strained since the mass arrival of Rwandan Hutus in eastern DRC after the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2022

Tired and Sad, Mane and Salah Head to Africa for AFCON Qualifying

Premier League stars Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah head to Africa for 2023 Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers weary and disappointed after a 70-match season that ended with Liverpool's Champions League final loss. Mane-inspired defending champions Senegal host Benin and visit Rwanda in Group L and should secure maximum points…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 31, 2022

African Union chair calls for dialogue over rising Congo-Rwanda tensions

Senegal President Macky Sall, who chairs the Africa Union organisation, on Sunday called for dialogue between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda as tensions escalate between the two countries over a resurgence of the M23 rebel group.

Reuters · May 29, 2022

Afghan man who came to UK as child tried to take his own life after being threatened with removal to Rwanda

Exclusive: Hakim Khan says he ‘just wants to be human’ as criticism of the Home Office Rwanda scheme continues

The Independent UK · May 29, 2022