Britain’s Plan to Deport Migrants from Rwanda: An Explanation | World News

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has sparked a heated debate in the UK. The plan, which aims to send those arriving in Britain without permission to Rwanda, has faced legal challenges and widespread criticism.

Sunak’s government has faced backlash over the plan, with concerns raised about the safety and legality of deporting migrants to Rwanda. Despite the Supreme Court ruling the policy unlawful, Sunak has pushed forward with the plan, citing the need to stop people from making dangerous journeys across the Channel in small boats.

The scheme, agreed upon in 2022 by then Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has faced numerous obstacles, including European judges blocking the first deportation flight in June 2022. The Supreme Court upheld a ruling that deemed the scheme unlawful due to the risk of mistreatment faced by migrants.

Critics argue that the plan is costly and raises serious human rights concerns. The government has already paid Rwanda millions of pounds, with estimates suggesting that resettling refugees could cost over 600 million pounds. Despite the financial implications, Sunak remains committed to the plan as part of his pledge to “stop the boats.”

As the government prepares to implement the deportation flights, concerns remain about the legality and ethical implications of the plan. With opposition from within Sunak’s own party and the United Nations human rights chief, the future of the Rwanda deportation plan remains uncertain.