Rwanda

The UK government's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda for resettlement, built on the recently passed Nationality and Borders Bill, is the epitome of ...

As spectres of “evil criminal gangs” are used to justify human rights abuses, the softer rhetoric of “ economic migrant” has been retired. Yet an international press comfortable naming Le Pen, Salvini, Trump, Orbán and more as “ far-right”, “ultra-nationalist”, and “ neo-fascist”, steadfastly refuses to recognise their British counterparts. At that point, plans had been explicitly touted “as similar to the Australian model” – prompting criticism specifically on those grounds. Resistance to each, led largely by grassroots coalitions and lawyers and activists regularly smeared in the press, has been tireless, vocal, and at important junctures, effective. All of these rationales have been tested and refined in a strategy used by populists worldwide to both gauge and change public attitudes. These far-right fixations hinge and build on longstanding myths of the immigrant rapist, which were reanimated as refugees fled to Europe in 2015. Yet politicians’ use of “illegal'' to describe such entries has been forceful, repetitive and largely unchallenged. Yet simply through its announcement, the Conservatives have achieved another key goal: to shift the barometer of “acceptable debate” ever-further to the right. “One-way ticket” – a quote swifty taken up by Britain's press – is byword for “send them back”. Now, a policy built on hate speech is headed for the legislature. At a 2017 rally, Italy’s Matteo Salvini vowed to hand refugees and migrants “a one-way ticket to send them back”. Now, a slogan once fit for the far-right National Front – ”give immigrants a one-way ticket to Africa!” – is not only thinkable, but say-able and doable for the nation’s most senior politicians. The government openly expects numerous legal challenges to the Rwanda deal.

PRITI PATEL could be forced to hire private jets to fly illegal migrants to Rwanda if airline bosses refuse to comply.

There is little doubt that lives have been saved. "The pushbacks manoeuvre is extremely dangerous and represents a clear risk to life and limb. "This agreement fully complies with all international and national law, and as part of this ground-breaking agreement, the UK is making a substantial investment in the economic development of Rwanda." "This action is one part of a wider fight by the caring public to tell the Government that this is not in our name." In a speech announcing the scheme, Ms Patel said: "The British people are fair and generous when it comes to helping those in need, but the persistent circumventing of our laws and immigration rules and the reality of a system that is open to gaming and criminal exploitation has eroded public support for Britain's asylum system and those that genuinely need access to it. It also says the charity has serious concerns about the policy and in due course plans to bring a judicial review.

Civil service union says Priti Patel has failed to set out legal basis for sending asylum seekers to east Africa for “processing”

We have asked the Home Office for details of what precisely they expect our members to do in respect of this policy and the legal basis for it. “PCS members in the Home Office do a difficult job. She said the move was aimed at breaking the cross-Channel people-smuggling trade and saving the lives of vulnerable people.

The last migrants to arrive at Dover in Kent were a total of 263 across seven small boats on April 19 - and Ministry of Justice data has revealed not a ...

The letter requests that any response is sent by 4pm on May 4, and the charity plans to crowdfund to cover legal costs of the case. Those groups are also crowdfunding to cover the costs of the possible legal action and are represented by Duncan Lewis Solicitors. It also says the charity has 'serious concerns' about the policy and in due course plans to bring a judicial review. 'Putting evil people smugglers out of business is a moral imperative. In March this year, 3,066 people made the crossing. We should offer the illegal migrants already here the option of returning to France or going to Rwanda.' The new immigration policy will see asylum seekers who cross the Channel sent for processing in Rwanda, where they will have the right to apply to live. The new immigration policy will see asylum seekers who cross the Channel sent for processing in Rwanda, where they will have the right to apply to live. Mr Bridgen, the MP for North West Leicestershire, tweeted: 'Priti's migrant policy is working already. The charity is asking for any document which sets out the policy of relocating asylum seekers to Rwanda, any guidance or rules provided to Home Office staff or other UK officials, any documents relating to co-operation with Rwanda, and any equality impact or risk assessments carried out in relation to the policy. An RAF Wildcat helicopter is now the key military asset in the air and is being used to carry out a final 'sweep' of the Channel at the end of each day to ensure all migrants - and their dinghies - have been recovered. The last migrants to arrive at Dover in Kent were a total of 263 across seven small boats on April 19 - and Ministry of Justice data has revealed not a single adult or child has made it across since, up to and including yesterday.

By Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo* On 14 April, United Kingdom (UK) Home Secretary Priti Patel and Rwanda Foreign Affairs Minister Vincent Biruta signed a deal to send ...

For the UK, the goal of the Rwanda deal is to deter future arrivals. The UK and Rwanda have wilfully blurred distinctions between migrants, asylum seekers and refugees. They have used language such as ‘illegal’ and ‘unauthorised’ to criminalise movement and make restrictions more palatable to the public. If deemed legal, it opens the door for other states to do the same. Kagame claims that the UK approached Rwanda because of its strong refugee record and historical willingness to help. Transferring thousands of asylum seekers from the UK in this context is highly questionable. Rwanda previously partnered on a secretive deal with Israel to accept African asylum seekers who agreed to ‘voluntary’ transfer. But Kagame is in his 22nd year at the helm and is unlikely to be concerned about election pressure. The centre evacuates vulnerable would-be asylum seekers from dangerous situations in Libya. Rwanda’s acquiescence to the UK’s request is part of the African country’s decades-long campaign to be viewed as forward-thinking with sophisticated solutions to complex issues. African leaders who cooperate with Europe to block migrants and asylum seekers could pay for doing so at the polls. The deal has been widely criticised as inhumane, expensive for the UK, unworkable and contrary to international law.

Two asylum seekers who entered the UK in the back of lorries this year and fear they will be the first to be removed to Rwanda have instructed lawyers to ...

"The Church of England is not a passive observer of migration policy," he said.

This approach does not lead to better or fairer outcomes for anyone. Writing in The Telegraph, Archbishop Justin Welby reiterated comments he made in his Easter sermon in which he said the plan was the "opposite of the nature of God". The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended his criticism of government plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Charity Freedom from Torture has warned the Home Office it could pursue a judicial review and demanded documents and risk assessments.

Shoppers at Forum Robinsons may now get their Vaccine Certificate at the VaxCertPH booth located at. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will now recognize ...

With Laos and Rwanda added to the list of countries with accepted proof of vaccination, the Philippines now recognizes the vaccine certificate of 79 countries, territories and jurisdictions. “This is in addition to other countries/territories/jurisdictions whose proofs of vaccination the IATF has already approved for recognition in the Philippines, and without prejudice to such other proofs of vaccination approved by the IATF for all inbound travelers,” he added. The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease approved the acceptance and recognition of Laos and Rwanda’s proof of vaccination “for purposes of arrival quarantine protocols, as well as for inter-zonal/intrazonal movement,” acting presidential spokesperson Sec. Martin Andanar said in a statement.

MANILA – Travelers can now present the national coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccination certificates of Lao PDR and Rwanda upon their arrival in the ...

The other acceptable proofs of Covid-19 vaccination include the World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis, VaxCertPH, national or state digital certificate of a foreign country accepting VaxCertPH, and other proof of vaccination permitted by the IATF-EID. The Bureau of Quarantine, the Department of Transportation's One-Stop-Shop, and the Bureau of Immigration have been directed to recognize only the proofs of vaccination approved by the IATF-EID, Andanar said. "This is in addition to other countries/territories/jurisdictions whose proof of vaccination the IATF has already approved for recognition in the Philippines, and without prejudice to such other proofs of vaccination approved by the IATF for all inbound travelers," he said.

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has approved the acceptance and recognition of the Philippines of the national COVID-19 vaccination certificates of Lao ...

According to Andanar, the IATF ordered the Bureau of Quarantine, the Department of Transportation-One-Stop-Shop, and the Bureau of Immigration to consider only the certifications approved by the IATF. “This is in addition to other countries/territories/jurisdictions whose proofs of vaccination the IATF has already approved for recognition in the Philippines, and without prejudice to such other proofs of vaccination approved by the IATF for all inbound travelers,” he said in a statement. The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has approved the acceptance and recognition in the Philippines of the national COVID-19 vaccination certificates of Lao PDR and Rwanda, Malacañang said Friday.

The government's pandemic task force has approved the proposal to accept and recognize the Covid-19 vaccine certificates of Lao PDR and Rwanda as sufficient ...

— DFA Philippines (@DFAPHL)— DFA Philippines (@DFAPHL) #PandemicAdvisory: Find out which countries/territories have vaccine certificates that are accepted in the Philippines and accept VaxCertPh as proof of Covid-19 vaccination status. With the addition of Lao PDR and Rwanda, the Philippines now recognizes the vaccination certificates of 79 countries, territories, and jurisdictions as sufficient proof of vaccination. He added that the vaccination certificates of Lao PDR and Rwanda are now accepted and recognized as proofs of vaccination required for purposes of arrival quarantine protocols as well as for interzonal/intrazonal movement.

The annual index, published by the Singapore-based non-profit Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), is built around the notion that every country deserves ...

“These three capabilities are essential factors in determining good governance, and sturdy foundations for national development and flourishing. They have a clear sense of medium- and longer-term pathways for their government and country. “For many years, the Rwandan government has worked to create conditions favourable to foreign investment, and to position the country as an attractive market for investment and business in East Africa. These efforts continued even during the pandemic’s initial impact,” the report reads in part. This is especially true in Africa where poor governance has affected development outcomes, resulting in a high concentration of people living below the poverty line.” Rwanda’s Chamber of Tourism quickly started training programmes for those in the hospitality sector who were placed on forced leave, it says. “Structured across 11 schemes, the Strategy connects enterprises and public agencies, increasing opportunities to help close skills gaps. Even when governments adopt good policies, without good governance they will struggle with gaps in implementation that derail intended outcomes. Rwanda ranked 49th in Financial Stewardship, 57th in Robust Laws and Policies, 63rd under the Strong Institutions pillar, and 79th in its capability with regard to Helping People Rise. “Government capabilities are an enduring source of competitive advantage for nations. “Rwanda’s tourism industry, which had been witnessing steady growth, was devastated by the global collapse in travel. Finland tops the world, followed by Switzerland, Singapore, Denmark and Netherlands in that order. Rwanda emerged the second best-performing country in Africa and 55th globally.

Rwanda will, in June 2022, host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM22) in its 26th edition. The bi-annual meeting provides a platform for.

This will enable Kigali to contribute even more towards consolidating the organisation’s shared values and aspirations of a fairer, more secure, sustainable, and prosperous future for the organisation and its people. Your support means that Daily Trust can keep offering journalism to everyone in the world. A Youth Forum (19 – 21 June): – will provide young persons with a platform and a voice for shaping their future; the Women’s Forum (20 – 21 June): – will address gender equality/women’s rights advocacy and their direct contribution to development, while the People’s Forum (21-22 June): -will bring together civic voices from around the world to debate key global development issues facing Commonwealth people. Sign up for as little as N1,000 to become a member. Rwanda will, in June 2022, host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM22) in its 26th edition. Every day, we work hard to provide readers such as you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information.

Nick Ferrari warned the Archbishop of Canterbury that if he were listening he might want to turn the radio down, "as would most bedwetting liberals and ...

Previously Home Secretary Priti Patel hailed the plan to send migrants to Rwanda as "world-class" saying it will act as a "blueprint" for other countries to follow, despite reports of a civil service backlash over the plan. "The next day the number had swollen to 263, in the eight days since the scheme was announced the total number of migrants who've been picked up is zero." "It does appear to be working," Nick said as he admitted it was "early days" for the plan.

The Rwanda deal sees Britain deport asylum seekers it believes have arrived illegally to the East African country. Ms Patel has admitted her plan will get ...

Anyone who arrives illegally and has passed through a safe country may be deemed inadmissible." Tory MP Andrew Bridgen said: "Priti's migrant policy is working already. Reports and some social media users claimed the lack of crossings was down to the wind rather than the Rwanda deal proving to be a deterrent.

No migrant crossings of the English Channel have been recorded since the government's announcement of the Rwanda scheme. GB News presenter Nigel Farage said ...

No migrant crossings of the English Channel have been recorded since the government's announcement of the Rwanda scheme. There have been no recorded migrant crossings of the Channel in the last eight days Migrant Channel crossings fall to zero after Rwanda scheme announcement

The First Lady Jeannette Kagame has convened the Miss Rwanda beauty queens of several generations and their runners-up to express how much she is concerned ...

In latest conversation on twitter, the First Lady wrote: “Dear Miss Rwanda contestants, we acknowledge that these are tough times for you. We wish you safety and unwavering resolve as you overcome this precarious period.” “We have a lot of expectations in you. “It’s like you are pushing us to find you amid your endeavors. “As parents, all we did was to accompany you, in your choice. I feel the pressure a parent may have.”

A man from Eritrea who came to the UK in February and an Iranian who arrived in March worry they will be flown to Rwanda.

The plan has been criticized by rights groups and others who say it is cruel, expensive and unworkable. 'Putting evil people smugglers out of business is a moral imperative. Priti Patel had signed the deal in Rwanda without any legislation, votes or debates in parliament, just hours after consulting the cabinet. Priti Patel had signed the deal in Rwanda without any legislation, votes or debates in parliament, just hours after consulting the cabinet - Instalaw will issue judicial proceedings to challenge the legality of the deal - It will be the first legal test of the new policy - which will see migrants arriving in the UK illegally as stowaways on trucks or small boats deported to Rwanda

First Lady Jeannette Kagame has assured support to Miss Rwanda contestants in the wake of investigations of sexual assault.

May you be liberated by the successes we believe you are capable of, even in the face of adversity. You are our pride and continue to be, don’t be like you only belong to your families and to the community, you belong to a country.” We wish you safety and unwavering resolve as you overcome this precarious period,” she said.

And from which budget does the funding come? Asylum seekers and migrants seeking a safe or better life in the UK are to be treated like toxic waste to be dumped ...

We have an important contribution to make, one that’s needed now more than ever, and we need your help to continue publishing throughout the pandemic. Perhaps she simply doesn’t notice that there might be a wider problem here in the message she is giving to the world in her migrants-for-money partnership. Deutsche Welle’s Global Media Forum (the German equivalent of the BBC World Service) reports “enforced disappearances” (the official legal term used in a 2006 human rights UN International Convention) of journalists and opponents of the Rwandan government, as well as mysterious deaths in South Africa and Mozambique of Rwandan exiles. You have to be very courageous to criticise the Kagame government. The national university has a course on Artificial Intelligence. Rwanda — formerly Francophone, now in the Commonwealth with an English language policy — has become a darling of British Development Aid. What’s not to admire? Years ago, I was threatened by the head of Rwanda’s official human rights organisation for taking too much interest in human rights violations. Following the 1994 genocide, I wrote about the failure of the international community, the complicity of the French, and the aftermath of the take-over by the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF). Rwanda is much more than “the Switzerland of Africa”. Rwanda is, economically, a remarkable success story for which its President, Paul Kagame, is justly credited. In short, the deal was immoral, unworkable, probably illegal, and would likely cost a fortune. “We pray that those who seek solutions do so with compassion, and with regard for the dignity which is innate to every human being. But quite likely here is a minister playing to the Tory gallery, unconcerned that their announcement can’t be implemented. Why did Priti Patel, claiming that her aim is to destroy the cross-channel traffickers’ “business model”, choose Rwanda for her recent £120 million Migration and Economic Development Partnership? And from which budget does the funding come?

LONDON: Two refugees in the UK have instructed their lawyers to challenge British plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, marking the first legal test of ...

A Home Office source said: “We welcome the challenge and it was always to be expected.” He and his team will also argue that the deal fails the Geneva Convention’s rules that asylum seekers are entitled to have their asylum status determined in the country in which they claim it. The deal was enabled through changes to second legislation brought through in January that adjudged anyone who arrived illegally via another “safe” country, such as France, “inadmissible” to the UK asylum system.

Based on over 50 open data sources, the index measures government capabilities and outcomes across 104 countries (about 90 per cent of the world's population).

“These three capabilities are essential factors in determining good governance, and sturdy foundations for national development and flourishing. They have a clear sense of medium- and longer-term pathways for their government and country. “For many years, the Rwandan government has worked to create conditions favourable to foreign investment, and to position the country as an attractive market for investment and business in East Africa. These efforts continued even during the pandemic’s initial impact,” the report reads in part. This is especially true in Africa where poor governance has affected development outcomes, resulting in a high concentration of people living below the poverty line.” Rwanda’s Chamber of Tourism quickly started training programmes for those in the hospitality sector who were placed on forced leave, it says. “Structured across 11 schemes, the Strategy connects enterprises and public agencies, increasing opportunities to help close skills gaps. Rwanda ranked 49th in Financial Stewardship, 57th in Robust Laws and Policies, 63rd under the Strong Institutions pillar, and 79th in its capability with regard to Helping People Rise. Even when governments adopt good policies, without good governance they will struggle with gaps in implementation that derail intended outcomes. “Government capabilities are an enduring source of competitive advantage for nations. “Rwanda’s tourism industry, which had been witnessing steady growth, was devastated by the global collapse in travel. Finland tops the world, followed by Switzerland, Singapore, Denmark and Netherlands in that order. Rwanda emerged the second best-performing country in Africa and 55th globally.

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

There were no crossings for the first 20 days of 2020. The former Border Force director general added: “The weather has always been a factor. The weather has always been a factor. Then followed a period of five days between April 15 and 19 which saw consecutive crossings and a total of 863 people arriving in the UK. Time will tell.” But the Rwanda announcement and the passing of the new Bill into law yesterday won’t have escaped the migrants’ attention

The organizer of the Miss Rwanda beauty pageant has been arrested following allegations of sexual abuse by some contestants.

Reports have it that spokesperson of Rwanda Inspiration Back-Up who was the winner of the 2019 edition resigned in the wake of the allegations. Meanwhile, the CEO of Rwanda Inspiration Back-Up is yet to respond to the arguments leveled against him. According to authorities, Dieudonne Ishimwe was picked up by the police a month before this year’s edition of the contest.

KIGALI, 29th April, 2022 (WAM) -- Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State, and President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, have reviewed ...

He affirmed that the UAE-Rwanda relations are steadily growing, noting the numerous opportunities to accelerate cooperation for the higher good of both nations. On another note, the UAE Minister of State met with Dr. Vincent Biruta, Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Prof Nshuti Manasseh, the Rwandan Minister of State in Charge of East African Community at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and conveyed to them the greetings of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. This came as Sheikh Shakhboot met, in the capital, Kigali, with the Rwandan leader, and conveyed to him the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and their wishes for further progress and development to Rwanda and its people.

Opinion - The genocide memorial in Rwanda serves as a place of pilgrimage for all those who would wish to have their sense of humanity rekindled by their ...

Money cannot buy respect and integrity which Rwanda currently has irrespective of whatever anyone has of its leadership. The African Union should intervene to address its member states from adopting policies that are likely to provoke conflict in their countries or alienate them from other people. The genocide memorial in Rwanda serves as a place of pilgrimage for all those who would wish to have their sense of humanity rekindled by their outrage due to the grossest crimes against humanity.

Rwanda already is home to more than 130,000 refugees from countries such as Burundi, Congo, Libya and Pakistan, Rwandan Foreign Affairs Minister Vincent Biruta ...

“Resettlement of migrants who fail the refugee status criteria should be (carefully considered). The responsibility lies to the host state in case they fail to pass the threshold of asylum-seeking." He said he would leave “even if it means death,” saying refugees in the camp often don't have adequate food and clothing. They have not said how they would deal with a possible influx when the program gets underway. “Life is difficult in Rwanda when you don’t have a job," he said. Obedience to authorities is widely enforced, one reason Rwandan cities and towns are clean and among the most orderly anywhere in Africa. There is little political opposition. The plan has been criticized by rights groups and others who say it is cruel, expensive and unworkable.

Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel, left, shakes hands with Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta, right, after signing what the two ...

“Resettlement of migrants who fail the refugee status criteria should be (carefully considered). The responsibility lies to the host state in case they fail to pass the threshold of asylum-seeking." He said he would leave “even if it means death,” saying refugees in the camp often don't have adequate food and clothing. They have not said how they would deal with a possible influx when the program gets underway. “Life is difficult in Rwanda when you don’t have a job," he said. Obedience to authorities is widely enforced, one reason Rwandan cities and towns are clean and among the most orderly anywhere in Africa. There is little political opposition. The plan has been criticized by rights groups and others who say it is cruel, expensive and unworkable.