{"id":18820,"date":"2022-06-02T09:12:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T09:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/rwanda-to-receive-first-group-of-uk-asylum-seekers-in-two-weeks"},"modified":"2022-06-02T09:20:30","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T09:20:30","slug":"rwanda-to-receive-first-group-of-uk-asylum-seekers-in-two-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/rwanda-to-receive-first-group-of-uk-asylum-seekers-in-two-weeks","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda to receive first group of UK asylum seekers in two weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The United Kingdom plans to send the first group of unauthorized migrants and asylum seekers to Rwanda in the coming two weeks, officials have said.<\/p>\n

According to the Home Office, the UK\u2019s department responsible for immigration, security and law and order, a group of asylum seekers has been sent formal notices advising them about the relocation process.<\/p>\n

The Home Office did not clarify on the number expected in the first group, but officials had initially estimated it to be about 50 of them.<\/p>\n

However, two weeks back, government showed to the media three reception facilities around Kigali, where the asylum-seekers will be housed, with a capacity of 722 beds.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Home Office has begun issuing formal removal direction letters to those who are set to go to Rwanda where they will be able to rebuild their lives in safety,\u201d a statement from the department said.<\/p>\n

The move comes after \u2018notices of intent\u2019 were sent to the migrants, officials added.<\/p>\n

It also follows several high level engagements between Rwanda and UK officials, with the latest being that of Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta in the UK on May, 20.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur world-leading partnership with Rwanda is a key part of our strategy to overhaul the broken asylum system and break the evil people-smugglers\u2019 business model,\u201d noted Priti Patel, UK\u2019s home secretary.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s announcement is another critical step towards delivering that partnership and, while we know attempts will now be made to frustrate the process and delay removals, I will not be deterred and remain fully committed to delivering what the British public expect,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

The letter confirms that someone will be going to Rwanda and when, said officials.<\/p>\n

Home Office officials highlighted that they are engaging with all individuals to ensure the process is fully understood and people are given the appropriate support ahead of departure.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce in Rwanda, there is a generous support package, including up to five years of training, accommodation, and healthcare on arrival in Rwanda. Under this partnership the UK is also investing an initial \u00a3120m into the economic development and growth of Rwanda,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

The UK’s deal to transfer unauthorized migrants and asylum seekers to Rwanda through its Migration and Economic Development was announced in April, 2022.<\/p>\n

The deal, initially for five years, was signed in the Rwandan capital of Kigali Thursday, April 14, by Rwanda\u2019s Foreign Minister Dr Vincent Biruta and the UK Home Secretary Priti Patel.<\/p>\n

Both sides have touted the partnership, dubbed, \u2018Migration and Economic Development Partnership\u2019, as a bold initiative that \u201cwill address this urgent humanitarian crisis by tackling its roots.\u201d<\/p>\n

The migrants will be integrated into communities across Rwanda, officials said at the time.<\/p>\n

The officials cited Rwanda\u2019s strong record of providing safety to people fleeing danger, including nearly 130,000 refugees from mainly neighbors DR Congo and Burundi, as well as Afghanistan and migrants evacuated from Libya.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Rwanda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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