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The United Kingdom and Rwanda have reached an agreement to transfer undocumented migrants who arrive by boat in the UK to processing centers in Rwanda. The proposed policy, if enacted, would mark a significant escalation in the hardline immigration approach of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government. Human rights organizations have criticized the plan, citing concerns about inhumanity, violation of international refugee agreements, and the potential for encouraging similar practices by other nations. The proposal is contingent on the passage of legislation in the UK Parliament, which could criminalize unauthorized entry into the country.
Tuesday, 12 April, 2022