Interviews, a history lesson and football: what awaits people sent to Rwanda by UK? Authorities in Kigali say ‘we are ready’ to accommodate refugees as Rishi Sunak’s plan moves closer The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024
Home Office to detain asylum seekers across UK in shock Rwanda operation Exclusive: Operation comes weeks earlier than expected and is thought to have been timed to coincide with local elections The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024
Ireland plans to send asylum seekers back to UK under emergency law Taoiseach wants to reduce arrivals through Northern Ireland amid concern that Sunak’s Rwanda plan is driving people to Ireland The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024
For migrants, ‘deterrence’ doesn’t deter. It’s cruelty, not compassion, Mr Sunak Supporters of the Rwanda deportation scheme fail to understand the lessons of Australia The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024
DR Congo accuses Apple of using 'blood minerals' The Democratic Republic of Congo has threatened Apple of legal action. Its lawyers accuse the tech giant of buying minerals smuggled from eastern Congo from mines, where human rights are violated by rebels,... into neighbouring Rwanda. Congo’s government is questioning Apple about its knowledge of what it's calling“blood minerals”. France 24 · Apr 26, 2024
Rwandan opposition deplores UK deportation deal as 'modern slavery' A British law to send unwanted migrants to Rwanda, which passed this week after months of wrangling, has generated fierce criticism at home and abroad. In Rwanda, opponents of the longtime president say the country is unfit to host asylum seekers – while accusing the UK of outsourcing its responsibilities. Radio France Internationale · Apr 26, 2024
What is the conflict between Rwanda and Congo? Everything you need to know about the difference between Rwanda and Congo - and the war between them Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2024
Rwanda Bill is causing migrants to pour into Ireland, says foreign minister ‘I believe the Rwanda effect is impacting on Ireland and that didn't happen today or yesterday’- Micheal Martin Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2024
UK minister appears to mix up Rwanda and Congo on Question Time Chris Philp gets confused over neighbouring countries when discussing government’s Rwanda deportation policy The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024
UK Rwanda policy is ‘kneejerk reaction’ to migration, says Ireland’s deputy PM Micheál Martin says UK asylum seekers fearful of being removed to Rwanda are seeking sanctuary in Ireland The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024
Congo Questions Apple Over 'Blood Minerals' In Supply Chains Congo government questions Apple's sourcing of minerals from conflict zones, potentially leading to legal action. Top News · Apr 25, 2024
DR Congo Accuses Apple Of Using 'Blood Minerals' From War-torn East The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said Thursday. International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024
DR Congo accuses Apple of using 'blood minerals' from war-torn east The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers representing the African country said on Thursday. Radio France Internationale · Apr 25, 2024
Macron criticises Rwanda-style asylum schemes days after UK passes bill Such policies are ‘betrayal’ of values, says French president in speech covering defence and negative effects of Brexit The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024 Rwanda flights will deport asylum seekers ‘indefinitely’, says Cleverly Home secretary visits Lampedusa in Italy as National Audit Office says scheme could surpass £580m by 2030
Top News · Apr 24, 2024 Rwanda Ready To Receive Migrants From UK Rwanda prepares to welcome UK migrants at Hope Hostel in Kigali, addressing Channel crossings. Deportation flights to start in July, emphasizing safe and l...
France 24 · Apr 24, 2024 Rwanda's Hope Hostel earmarked to house migrants deported from UK In tonight's show: Eye on Africa tours the Hope Hostel in Kigali. It's one of the lodgings prepared by Rwanda to take in migrants deported from Britain, the first of whom could arrive in a few months' time under a controversial policy. Also, black market money traders are rounded up…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024 A grownup debate, not game-playing, is the only way to address the refugee crisis Letters: Colin Montgomery, Daniel Fenton, Federico Moscogiuri, Alwyn Jones and Martin Coult on small boats, deaths in the Channel and the passing of the safety of Rwanda bill
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024 Rishi Sunak has staked his premiership on Rwanda – but the electorate will punish him for it As David Cameron learned to his cost over Brexit, voters don’t judge politicians on policy, they judge on results, says Henry Hill of ConservativeHome
France 24 · Apr 24, 2024 UK passes controversial bill to send migrants to Rwanda In tonight's edition: Rwanda may be just a few months away from taking in migrants flown over from the UK under a controversial deal. Also, as trade picks up at the border between Niger and Nigeria, importers are happy to resume business after difficult losses of revenue. And we meet…
Top News · Apr 24, 2024 UK Parliament Passes Contentious Bill Allowing Asylum Seekers To Rwanda UK parliament passes bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, facing opposition and concerns over human rights violations.
Top News · Apr 23, 2024 British Parliament Passes Legislation For Rwanda Migrant Plan British Parliament approves sending migrants to Rwanda to deter Channel crossings, facing legal challenges.
AAP · Apr 23, 2024 Refugees on healing path 30 years after Rwanda genocide Survivors of the Rwanda genocide in Australia have gathered to provide testimonies of their journeys three decades after 800,000 people were killed in 100 days.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024 ‘England is hope’: some say they will try again – despite Channel deaths Attempt to cross via overcrowded dinghy from Wimereux aborted after engine stalls and five people drown
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024 Humanitarian groups demand safe routes to UK after five deaths in Channel UN and Council for Europe add voices to outcry as more people drown within hours of ‘cruel’ Rwanda bill being passed