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Peace in the DRC: East Africa has deployed troops to combat M23 rebels – who's who in the regional force

The East Africa Community (EAC) has completed the deployment of its regional force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to oversee the withdrawal of the rebel group, M23, from the eastern part of the country.

The Conversation

Ex-Tory legal chief savages plan to let UK break international law over migrant flights

In a bruising encounter in the Commons, 'Tory Gandalf' Sir Geoffrey Cox demanded to know why ignoring orders from the European Court of Human Rights was needed amid concerns over the power it would give Suella Braverman

Daily Mirror

Suella Braverman on backfoot over Rwanda migrant plan

The Home Secretary says the UK has seen ‘heightened levels of criminality related to the people who have come on boats’

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Suella Braverman accuses European Human Rights Court of 'undermining' UK democracy

THE Home Secretary has accused the European Court of Human Rights of “undermining a democratically-elected government” after her plan to deport…

The National (Scotland)

Tory peers vow to be 'awkward b*****ds' as they try to derail Rwanda legislation

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been warned that Tory peers will attempt to scupper the controversial Illegal Migration Bill, on the day the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) gave a scathing verdict on the plans

Daily Mirror

Migrants mount legal challenge to UK-Rwanda deportation plan

Several asylum-seekers and refugee groups have begun a court challenge to the British government’s plan to send hundreds of migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda

The Independent UK

Judges showed ‘deference’ to Home Office view of Rwanda’s pledges, court told

Rwanda was described as “a highly autocratic repressive state” that “imprisons, tortures and murders those it considers to be its opponents”.

The National (Scotland)

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Judges showed ‘deference’ to Home Office view of Rwanda’s promises, court told

Government plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda are being challenged at the Court of Appeal.

The Independent UK

UK medical bodies ‘gravely concerned’ over Rwanda deportation scheme

Hundreds of healthcare professionals fear plan will cause ‘catastrophic mental and physical harm’ to refugees

The Guardian - UK

Asylum charity to appeal High Court ruling against Rwanda process this week

An asylum charity is set to appeal against the High Court's ruling that the Home Office's shortened decision-making process for who to send to…

The National (Scotland)

Court of Appeal to hear challenge against plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

People from countries including Iran, Iraq and Syria are aiming to overturn High Court rulings made in December.

The Independent UK

Rwanda legal battle back in court as judges reconsider whether scheme is lawful

Court of Appeal hearing comes as MPs to consider new law to detain and deport all small boat migrants

The Independent UK

A plea to Ben Wallace: It’s time to listen over Afghan war hero - as campaign grows

Senior military figures and MPs are among the 50,000 people supporting The Independent’s petition

The Independent UK

Refugees sent to Rwanda at risk of a deadly malaria variant

Letter: Prof Elspeth Webb fears those deported will be vulnerable to falciparum malaria and won’t receive help

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The Conversation

Outer space: Rwanda and Nigeria sign an accord for more responsible exploration - why this matters

In 2020, the United States announced a framework for the private exploitation of space resources. It consists of practical principles to guide exploration, science and commerce in outer space. The Artemis Accords are intended to make space activity responsible, transparent, safe, peaceful and sustainable. Nigeria and Rwanda signed the accords…

The Independent UK

Piers Morgan calls on Rishi Sunak to help Afghan war hero as Harry’s hero marine backs our campaign

‘We have a moral compulsion to take care of him and his family,’ presenter tells editor-in-chief Geordie Greig

The Independent UK

Harry’s wounded hero marine: Don’t deport Afghan pilot who fought with UK forces to Rwanda

Commando who lost two limbs in Afghan war says: he helped us, we must help him settle here

The Conversation

Europe outsourcing asylum to African countries is a terrible idea – there are alternatives

For 40 years, western governments have entertained ideas of outsourcing asylum processing and refugee hosting to the global south. It is not a new idea. And neither are the controversies that have accompanied it.

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The Independent UK

English Channel migrant crossings pass 5,000 in 2023

Numbers rising after bad weather stopped crossings for five days, raising questions over government ‘deterrent’ strategy

The Conversation

Rusesabagina vs Rwanda: how Kagame wields soft power to get his way with the west

In politics, soft power is a persuasive approach to international relations. A leader can use soft power by exerting economic, cultural or reputational influence.

The Conversation

East Africa’s peace mission in the DRC: why it’s in Burundi’s interest to help

Burundi was the first country to offer troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2022 as part of east Africa’s peace drive after a wave of attacks from the rebel group known as Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23).

Daily Mirror

Rwandan politician says the country isn't safe for refugees from the UK

Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza said high unemployment and a heavy-handed approach to protests made the Central African country unsuitable for the UK's deportation project, which was unveiled more than a year ago but hasn't seen any flights take off

Evening Standard

Nearly 45,000 Channel migrants arrived in UK in 12 months since Rwanda deal

Former home secretary Priti Patel signed the agreement with the east African nation in April 2022

The Times of India

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan named ICC Player of the Month for March

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named ICC Player of the Month awards for March 2023 by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday while Rwanda’s Henriette Ishimwe bagged the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award.

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Author Tony MacAulay to launch new book co-written with Rwandan screenwriter

The book is set in the aftermath of the Rwandan Genocide of 1994

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