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Small boat asylum seekers undeterred by Rwanda plan, survey finds

Survey of asylum seekers in northern France finds three-quarters will try to reach UK despite government’s offshoring plans

The Guardian - UK

Family of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero sues Rwandan government for kidnapping and torture

Paul Rusesabagina saved more than 1,200 people during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Rwandan government convicted him of terrorism in a trial that human rights groups call a sham.

WEKU

‘Too soon to tell’ if Rwanda deal is deterring Channel crossings

Former Border Force boss Tony Smith says only time will tell but he believes the ‘early signs are encouraging’.

The Independent UK

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Nationality and Borders Act becomes law: five key changes explained

At almost the last minute before the parliamentary session ended, after months of pushback from the House of Lords and despite vehement protests from those supporting refugees and migrants, the UK government has succeed in introducing the Nationality and Borders Act.

The Conversation

Priti Patel faces first legal challenges as Rwanda refugee plan branded 'immoral'

Charity Freedom from Torture has warned the Home Office it could pursue a judicial review and demanded documents and risk assessments. Charity boss Sonya Sceats said the Rwanda plan is 'immoral'

Daily Mirror

War in Ukraine boosts demand for South African coal

Coal producers in South Africa try to recover some of the market share lost by Russia following Europe's sanctions. Some of them last traded with the continent more than a decade ago. Also, the Central African Republic makes Bitcoin its official currency alongside the CFA franc, but the move is…

France 24

For many migrants, the view of Rwanda is often far from rosy

Britain’s recent decision to send some migrants to Rwanda is questioned by several people resettled in the tiny East African country who say it is not a suitable refuge

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Priti Patel urged to disclose documents behind Rwanda deal as second legal challenge launched

Home Office facing two new legal challenges against plan to ship refugees to East Africa

The Independent UK

Priti Patel facing High Court challenges over Rwanda plan for asylum seekers

Charities and the PCS union have taken the first steps towards legal action over the controversial policy.

The Independent UK

Can Museveni and Kagame’s renewed bromance inspire regional peace?

Cordial relations between the presidents of Uganda and Rwanda remain crucial to the progress of East Africa.

Al Jazeera

‘Not in my name’: Vast majority of Independent readers oppose Priti Patel’s Rwanda plan

Readers react to Priti Patel’s deal to send migrants thousands of miles away

The Independent UK

Priti Patel asked for details of Rwanda policy ahead of possible legal challenge

The charity Freedom From Torture wrote to the Home Office on Wednesday requesting further information, with a view to bringing a High Court claim.

The Independent UK

Priti Patel’s Rwanda asylum seeker plan faces first legal challenge

Charity Freedom from Torture says it has ‘serious concerns’ about lawfulness of policy

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop says Church of England not a ‘passive observer’ of migration policy

The Archbishop previously said the Government’s new policy would not stand up to the scrutiny of God.

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University of Edinburgh rector accused of genocide denial sparking apology to Rwandan government

Lord rector Debora Kayembe claimed on Twitter that the current Rwandan president had "orchestrated" the genocide against the country's minority Tutsi population.

The Independent UK

Government withdraws migrant pushback policy ahead of High Court challenge

The policy would have allowed border force patrols to intercept migrant vessels in the Channel and return them to France.

The Independent UK

Fewer than 200 asylum seekers will be deported to Rwanda under existing rules, data analysis shows

New figures cast doubt over Boris Johnson’s claim that tens of thousands will be removed under new deal

The Guardian - UK

Refugee data analysis casts doubt on Boris Johnson’s Rwanda claim

Fewer than 200 people would have been sent to Africa last year under PM’s migration policy, data reveals

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The Guardian - UK

In this new age of empire, the west has no need to conquer. Money and coercion do the job

Britain’s refugee deal with Rwanda is just the latest example of how rich nations extend their sovereignty by getting the poor to do their bidding

The Independent UK

Priti Patel defends Rwanda refugee agreement as ‘not like a trade deal’

The decision to send refugees to the East African country has been criticised, with senior Conservative MPs questioning the logic behind it.

Daily Mirror

Priti Patel 'was banking on' never having to implement cruel Rwanda asylum plan

Senior Tories claim the Home Secretary hoped it would become so bogged down in legal challenges she would never have to get it off the ground and it would be quietly forgotten

The Independent UK

Rwanda refugees plan: It’s ‘like a detention camp’ warns country’s former top diplomat

‘For those poor souls it will be a case of out of the frying pan into the fire’ says ambassador forced into exile

The Guardian - UK

Rwanda genocide survivors moved out of hostel so Priti Patel could inspect it

Residents sent on awayday during the home secretary’s visit, and some fear losing their home to asylum seekers from the UK

The Independent UK

Home Office spent millions on ‘ineffective’ adverts to deter asylum seekers with more now planned on Rwanda campaign

Exclusive: Past campaigns targeted migrants in northern France and Afghanistan, investigation reveals

Evening Standard

Rwanda ‘more akin to detention camp than sovereign state’, claims ex-ambassador

Senior Conservative MPs have also questioned the logic behind the Nationality and Borders Bill

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