Rwanda Files Lawsuit Against UK Over Deportation Scheme Cancellation

Rwanda is suing the UK for £50m over the termination of a controversial asylum-seeker agreement that aimed to process claims in Rwanda, which was deemed a “complete disaster” by Downing Street. The UK government criticized the scheme for wasting £700 million while only returning four volunteers, asserting it failed to deter illegal crossings. Rwanda has initiated arbitration proceedings at The Hague, with the case currently pending. The UK continues to focus on reforming immigration policies to curb illegal migration.

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