Britain defends Rwanda asylum plan as ‘compassionate’

UK defends plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, as Londoners protest immigration bill

The UK government's interior minister visits the Rwandan estate where asylum seekers will be deported to under a new plan, as thousands protest the immigration bill in London.

Britain defends Rwanda asylum plan as ‘compassionate’

Britain's interior minister defended a controversial plan to deport asylum seekers arriving in the UK to Rwanda during a visit there Saturday, when she inspected the centres where they will be held.

Britain defends Rwanda asylum plan as ‘compassionate’

Britain's interior minister defended a controversial plan to deport asylum seekers arriving in the UK to Rwanda during a visit there Saturday, when she inspected the centers where they will be held.

Britain defends Rwanda asylum plan as ‘compassionate’

KIGALI, March 19 — Britain’s interior minister defended a controversial plan to deport asylum seekers arriving in the UK to Rwanda during a visit there yesterday, when she inspected the centres where they will be held. “Many countries around the world are grappling with unprecedented numbers of illegal migrants,” said Suella Braverman. The agreement between Britain and Rwanda “will lead the way in finding a solution which is both humanitarian an…

Britain defends Rwanda asylum plan as 'compassionate'

Britain's interior minister defended a controversial plan to deport asylum seekers who arrive in the UK illegally to Rwanda during a visit to the country on Saturday, saying it was "compassionate". The UK's conservative government has made tackling illegal immigration a priority, and it was a key promise as the…

Britain defends Rwanda asylum plan as ‘compassionate’

Britain's interior minister defended a controversial plan to deport asylum seekers arriving in the UK to Rwanda during a visit there Saturday, when she inspected the centres where they will be held.