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Now playing Next United Kingdom UK paid £240m for blocked Rwanda asylum deal amid more party divisions UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has doubled down in efforts to implement his governments blocked plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite deep divisions and steep financial cost. 08/12/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK's 2022 migration levels revised to a record-breaking high The figures will likely be an embarrassment for Rishi Sunak's Conservative government who consistently pledge to bring the levels down. 23/11/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK's Rwanda deportation policy ruled unlawful by Supreme Court Major blow to Rishi Sunak's government as court rules Rwanda is not a safe country to send asylum seekers to. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Belgium Trial of ex-Rwandan officials involved in 1994 genocide kicks off This is the sixth trial in Belgium's capital linked to the 1994 genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda that killed hundreds of thousands of people. 09/10/2023
Now playing Next France Genocide in Rwanda: former prefect indicted in Paris and imprisoned Pierre Kayondo has been jailed for his role in the atrocity which saw more than 800,000 killed in 1994. 23/09/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK Appeal Court rules plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda illegal The UK High Court has delivered a blow to PM Sunak's plans to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda by ruling the move illegal. The government says it will appeal the judgement at the Supreme Court. 29/06/2023
Now playing Next Rwanda Hague court releases Rwanda genocide suspect due to dementia Despite his clear role in the Tutsi genocide, the Rwandan financier of a notorious radio station will not be convicted by the UN tribunal at the Hague because he is suffering from extensive dementia. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next South Africa Top Rwandan genocide fugitive appears in Cape Town court One of the most wanted men accused of taking part in 1994 genocide was arrested this week after 22 years on the run. 26/05/2023
Now playing Next no comment Dozens dead after heavy rain cause flooding and mudslides in Rw The governor of Rwanda’s Western province told reporters that a search for more victims was underway following heavy rain Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. 04/05/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Majority of Brits want to stay part of ECHR, finds poll The results are an embarrassment for the Eurosceptic newspaper that commissioned the survey. 02/05/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Doctors slam British government's Rwanda asylum policy The latest intervention comes ahead of a legal appeal set to begin this week, to try and force the government to not roll back promises made to people seeking asylum. 24/04/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK interior minister in Rwanda for controversial migrant deal talks Home Secretary Suella Braverman is set to underline her commitment to Britain's deal with Rwanda, which her predecessor Priti Patel struck in April 2022. 17/03/2023
Now playing Next world news Pope calls for end to 'economic colonialism' in Africa This appeal resonates particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country with immense wealth and fertile soil, where two thirds of the approximately 100 million inhabitants live on less than €2.07 a day. 01/02/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Eritrean asylum seeker fears UK's Rwanda deportation plans An asylum seeker in London describes her fear of being deported to Rwanda by the British government under plans to deter migrants crossing the English Channel. 06/01/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom High Court rules UK plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is legal The High Court in London has ruled the British government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is legal. 19/12/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom High Court rules UK plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is legal Judge Clive Lewis said it was lawful for Britain to make arrangements with the Rwanda government to send asylum seekers to the country for their asylum claims to be determined there. 19/12/2022
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe The UK isn't alone, Denmark also wants to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda Human rights groups have strongly criticised any move to "outsource" Danish asylum claims to the African nation, but major political parties are in agreement. 10/10/2022
Now playing Next World The Tanzanian woman bridging the justice gap with her digital platform [Inspire Africa] ''Apart from connecting our users to lawyers who are in towns. We also connect our users to community village leaders who can help them. We connect them to social workers who can help them resolve their disputes''.- Neema Magimba 30/07/2022
Now playing Next Destinations Why you should visit 'the land of 1,000 hills' this summer Rwanda is regularly dubbed the safest country in Africa, and was recently ranked as the sixth safest country in the world for solo travellers. 09/07/2022
Now playing Next no comment Congolese community joins Pope for Mass at Vatican Unable to travel to Congo, Pope Francis greeted the Congolese community in Rome on Sunday, borrowing words from their native languages to wish peace and joy in an especially vibrant ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica 03/07/2022