UK voices 'concern' over LGBTQ asylum seekers in Rwanda

Summary by Ground News

Home Office has published safety assessment on Rwanda, where it plans to send asylum seekers. LGBTQI+ migrants could be "at risk of discrimination", report says. Human rights campaigners say they will "see the government in court" First letters will be sent to asylum seekers this week, Home Secretary says.

UK voices 'concern' over LGBTQ asylum seekers in Rwanda

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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