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Threat of being sent to Rwanda ‘harming health of UK asylum seekers’

Rights organisations say refugees going into hiding as Home Office admits LGBTQ+ people could face persecution in African country

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022

Asylum seekers in Rwanda wait years for decisions and two thirds are rejected, says Home Office report

Document also cites evidence of discrimination against LGBT and Middle Eastern people in asylum system

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Critics hit out at Government’s Rwanda plans over human rights concerns

The Home Office said it will carry out a case-by-case risk assessment when determining someone’s eligibility for relocation.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

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Asylum seekers could be sent to Rwanda for ‘spending a couple of weeks in Brussels’ on way to Britain

Foreign shop receipts and tickets can also be used to declare people ‘inadmissible’ for asylum in the UK

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Ncuti Gatwa's Edinburgh links as former high school praises new Doctor Who role

The Scottish-Rwandan actor has been announced as the 14th Doctor Who - taking over from our first female cast, Jodie Whittaker. Here is all you need to know about the newest TimeLord.

Edinburgh Live · May 10, 2022

Home Office admits LGBTQI+ refugees could be persecuted if sent to Rwanda

Report on policy to send gay and lesbian asylum seekers to country raises concerns over possible treatment

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022

Home Office admits LGBT refugees could face discrimination under Rwanda deal

However, government documents insist Rwanda has ‘legal safeguards’ to protect LGBT people

Evening Standard · May 10, 2022

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Charities vow to ‘see the government in court’ over Rwanda deal after selection guidance published

Child asylum seekers excluded from scheme but government has not officially ruled out Ukrainians

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Kenmure Street festival organisers slam 'brutal' Home Office plan

THE organisers of a festival celebrating the anniversary of the landmark Kenmure Street immigration raid protest have condemned the Home Office’s…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2022

Who is Ncuti Gatwa? Meet the Scots-Rwandan actor playing new Doctor Who

The TV star is set to take over as the Time Lord on the BBC sci-fi show, a role which has been held previously held by David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi and Christopher Eccleston.

Daily Record · May 10, 2022

Risk of LGBT refugees sent to Rwanda facing persecution over sexual orientation is ‘justified’, says Home Office

Government also acknowledges Muslim deportees could face risks – but claim this is ‘justified’

The Independent UK · May 10, 2022

Priti Patel insists Rwanda deal will send ‘clear signal’ as Channel crossings hit new record

Home secretary launches fresh attack on lawyers over ‘hurdles’ to removals despite safety warnings

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Priti Patel blames lawyers as she admits Rwanda plan will ‘take time’

Home secretary attacks ‘specialist lawyers’ as Labour calls delayed plan little more than a press release

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

Rwanda plan ‘sends clear signal but will take time’, says Patel

Home Secretary said she would use ‘every tool and every piece of legislation at our disposal’ to remove migrants who arrive in the UK ‘illegally’.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

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The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

First migrants to be told they could be sent to Rwanda

Migrants who crossed the Channel are among those who will be informed this week, the Home Office has confirmed.

Wales Online · May 9, 2022

UK Government informing first group of migrants of deportation to Rwanda this week

Those who crossed the Channel will be told they face a one-way ticket to the East African nation

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

First refugees to be told this week of their relocation to Rwanda

Arrivals who crossed Channel will be notified of Home Office plan to send them to nation to make asylum claims

Evening Standard · May 9, 2022

First illegal migrants to be told about relocation to Rwanda this week

First flights are expected to take place in the coming months, the Home Office said

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The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

First group of migrants to be told this week they could be deported to Rwanda

First flights to east African nation are expected to take place in coming months

Evening Standard · May 9, 2022

Ncuti Gatwa: the Rwandan-Scottish actor who is the fifteenth Doctor Who

He fled Rwanda as a refugee, battled racism in Scotland and endured homelessness in London. Now, he is the star of one of the most beloved TV series of all time

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Co-founder of neo-Nazi terrorist group compares non-white repatriation plan to government’s Rwanda deal

Alex Davies says he wanted to create an ‘overwhelmingly white Britain’ apart from ‘essential jobs’

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

Migrants to be told they could be sent to Rwanda

It is understood notices will start to be served this week.

Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2022

Rwanda former police chief accused of genocide goes on trial in Paris

Rwandan former police chief Laurent Bucyibaruta is 78 years old. If convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity by the Paris criminal court, Bucyibaruta will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022

Who is Ncuti Gatwa? Meet the Rwandan-Scottish actor taking over the TARDIS

FROM struggles with depression and homelessness to Netflix stardom and now Doctor Who, the path to fame has been a long and winding one for…

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

Why we confronted Priti Patel about her inhumane ‘Rwanda plan’ at a Tory dinner

The government should help people seeking refuge, not detain them 4,000 miles away, writes activist Holly Hudson

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