Britain’s prime minister unveiled emergency legislation to salvage a highly contested scheme to deport asylum seekers to the African country. It wasn’t enough for his immigration minister.
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Finland Steps Up Border Closings in Dispute With Russia
The escalation comes as Finland tries to address a rise in the arrivals of migrants and asylum seekers that officials blame on Moscow.
South Korea Sentences Dissident Who Fled China on a Jet Ski
Kwon Pyong made the 200-mile journey in August in a bid for asylum. His worst nightmare was being sent back to China, a fellow activist said.
White House Eyes Possible Threat to Good Friday Agreement
Biden administration officials are watching whether the British government’s attempt to salvage its Rwanda asylum policy risks undermining the Northern Ireland peace accord.
Rishi Sunak’s Dilemma: When to Hold an Election He Looks Poised to Lose
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is 20 percentage points behind in opinion polls. But history suggests the timing of a vote might make a difference.
Rishi Sunak’s Dilemma: When to Hold an Election He Looks Poised to Lose
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is 20 percentage points behind in opinion polls. But history suggests the timing of a vote might make a difference.
‘It’s Like I Am Blind’: Waiting for Asylum in a British Hotel
With the contentious Rwanda plan in disarray, experts say the U.K. government should focus on a huge backlog of asylum cases, including 50,000 people in hotels.
UK Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Is Unlawful, Supreme Court Says
Dealing a major blow to the governing Conservative Party, Britain’s highest court said the East African country was not a safe place for refugees.
U.K. Supreme Court to Rule on Deporting Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
The Supreme Court will announce on Wednesday whether the government’s contentious plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda can go ahead. It has been denounced by rights groups and the U.N. refugee agency.
Suella Braverman’s Most Controversial Moments as UK Home Secretary
Ms. Braverman, who is no stranger to controversy, has now been fired from the post of home secretary twice.