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Small boats bill: What is the government planning and will it work?

Government says small boat asylum seekers will be ‘inadmissible’ but only 21 people have been deported under rules

The Independent UK

Sunak and Braverman test limits of law with plan to ‘stop the boats’

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said the new plan is needed because the asylum system is being ‘overwhelmed’.

The Independent UK

'Unworkable' small boats plans 'push boundaries of international law'

RISHI Sunak has “pushed the boundaries of international law” with his plans to remove and ban asylum seekers from re-entry if they arrive in the…

The National (Scotland)

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Suella Braverman: small boats plan will push boundaries of international law

Rishi Sunak says bill will ‘take back control of our borders’ but critics argue the proposals are unworkable

The Guardian - UK

Forty-three times the Conservatives tried (and failed) to tackle Channel crossings

From jetski patrols to Rwanda deportations, the Tories have not been short of schemes to deter small boats

The Guardian - UK

Sunak small boats plan will ‘push boundaries of international law’, says Braverman

Home secretary to be placed under new legal duty to deport people coming across Channel

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s small boats plans ‘push boundaries of international law’

The Prime Minister and Suella Braverman’s scheme is expected to approach the limits of the European Convention on Human Rights

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Rishi Sunak’s plan to ban small boat migrants from claiming asylum ‘unworkable'

Suella Braverman and the Prime Minister will on Tuesday unveil their plans to remove and ban asylum seekers from re-entry if they arrive in the UK through unauthorised means

Daily Mirror

Sunak’s small boats plans ‘push boundaries of international law’

The Prime Minister and Suella Braverman’s scheme is expected to approach the limits of the European Convention on Human Rights.

The Independent UK

‘Real practical problems’ with Rishi Sunak’s new small boats law, Tory grandee warns

Former Tory cabinet minister adds to mounting questions over how government plans can be put into practice

The Independent UK

Court of Appeal set to hear Rwanda legal challenges next month, judges confirm

Two judges at the High Court dismissed a series of legal bids against the Home Office’s policy in December after hearings in September and October.

The National (Scotland)

What is the plan for migrant boats? Bill to become law as Government sees off Lords challenge

The Government’s controversial bill will mean that anyone deemed to have arrived in the UK ‘illegally’ will not be able to claim asylum

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak small boats plan ‘unworkable’ and won’t clear parliament, says Labour

Keir Starmer suggests move is political tactic ahead of May’s local elections

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s plan for small boats ‘will lock up people fleeing war’

Prime minister’s proposed legislation aimed at stopping Channel crossings branded ‘a joke’ by a former minister

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Sunak isn’t halting migrant boats or chasing traffickers: he’s just chasing headlines again

The PM’s latest plan is to make asylum claims inadmissible for people who arrive on small boats. But the real aim is to talk tough to save himself, says Diane Taylor, writer on civil liberties and human rights

The Guardian - UK

All Your Children, Scattered by Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse review – invisible scars of Rwandan survivors

This searing debut novel lyrically follows the after-effects of the 1994 genocide through three generations

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak to launch bill to stop people arriving on small boats claiming asylum

Law would also place duty on home secretary to send anyone who arrives on small boat in UK to Rwanda or another country

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on cruel schemes to relocate refugees

The government should speed up asylum seekers’ claims instead of focusing on costly and unworkable deterrents

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Congo leader Felix Tshisekedi urges France's Emmanuel Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi urges visiting French President Emmanuel Macron to pursue international sanctions against Rwanda for its alleged military support to M23 rebels.

The Independent UK

Congo leader urges Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Congo's leader is urging French President Emmanuel Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda

Radio France Internationale

Macron warns of sanctions if east Congo peace process is derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged 34 million euros of aid to Congo's conflict-hit east on Saturday and said any party seeking to derail peace efforts there should face sanctions.

France 24

In DR Congo, Macron pledges aid, warns of sanctions if peace efforts are derailed

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday pledged 34 million euros ($36 million) as part of an EU aid package to conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. On the final stop in Kinshasa of his four-nation African tour, Macron said any party seeking to derail peace efforts should face sanctions.

Reuters

Rwanda says Congo soldier killed after crossing border and opening fire

Rwandan soldiers shot dead a Congolese soldier who crossed the border and shot at security forces on Friday, triggering a brief exchange of fire between the two sides, Rwanda's defence ministry said.

Reuters

Some Congolese protest and question motives of Macron visit

Shouting through megaphones, a dozen Congolese anti-French protesters waylaid commuters on a busy road in the capital Kinshasa and passed out leaflets to boost opposition to a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday.

France 24

FESPACO: A continental celebration of African cinema

Every two years Burkina Faso hosts Africa's largest film festival, and the event has become a lynchpin of audiovisual industries across the continent. FRANCE 24's Fatimata Wane has been taking a look at the films in selection; she brings us her top picks from Ouagadougou. We also take a look…

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