UK to Deport Migrants to Rwanda in Accordance with Group Approved by Kigali, Reveals Document

The controversial decision to deport asylum seekers from Britain to Rwanda has sparked heated debate and divided political opinion in the UK. According to a British government document published on Monday, the first group of asylum seekers to be deported will come from a pool of 5,700 individuals that Rwanda has agreed in principle to accept.

Under the new scheme, anyone who has arrived illegally in Britain after January 1, 2022, is eligible to be deported to Rwanda. This move comes after more than 50,000 people have arrived in the country since that date, as per official figures.

Despite a UK Supreme Court ruling declaring the policy unlawful, the British government passed legislation last week to override the decision and proceed with the deportations. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expects the first flights to Rwanda to take off in 10 to 12 weeks.

Critics of the policy argue that it is inhumane, while supporters believe it will deter people from making dangerous journeys across the Channel from France. The Irish government has reported an increase in migrants heading to Ireland from Britain due to the threat of being sent to Rwanda.

With no overall cap on the number of deportations under the five-year asylum deal, the British government is set to begin the process of removing individuals identified for the first flight. The impact of this controversial decision is expected to unfold in the coming weeks and months, with further court challenges likely to arise.