People judged to have entered the UK illegally face being flown to Rwanda for resettlement
Aid agencies say several asylum seekers in Britain have gone into hiding because of fears they will be sent to Rwanda.
Under a deal signed last month, people judged to have entered the country illegally face being flown to Rwanda for resettlement.
The Red Cross and the Refugee Council say the threat of removal has prompted some of those seeking asylum to self-harm; one has attempted suicide.
The charities have criticised the British government's plans as a breach of the duty of care.
The Home Office in London says it takes every step to prevent self-harm or suicide.
It says it hopes its policy will undermine the business model of people traffickers.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Maintain a tight monetary policy stance – IMF to BoG
1 minute -
Ghana needs to ‘review’ Olympic preparations of its athletes – Patrick Boamah
2 minutes -
David Ocloo resigns as assistant coach of Asante Kotoko
38 minutes -
Josh Acheampong to sign new at Chelsea until 2029
44 minutes -
Akufo-Addo hails peaceful 2024 election as testament to the resilience of Ghana’s democracy
50 minutes -
SIC Insurance Plc poised for success as it holds its AGM
1 hour -
“You need to think smarter” – KK Fosu on Fameye’s stage mishap
1 hour -
LA 2028: Ghana cannot win medal without state support – Bawah Fuseini
1 hour -
Legon Cities: Paa Kwesi Fabin offers to resign amidst turmoil
1 hour -
CHAN 2024Q: Black Galaxies ready to match Nigeria for quality
1 hour -
We want to know who is funding Mahama’s anti-corruption committee – Afenyo-Markin
1 hour -
Our legendary boxers deserve statues, not Akufo-Addo – Nii Lante Vanderpuye
2 hours -
We’ll do honest and impartial work – Ablakwa
2 hours -
Supreme Court dismisses petition against constitutionality of anti-gay bill
2 hours -
Checkmate: Unpacking the role of ‘Pawn’ in Ghana’s cinema
2 hours