Armenia was approached by the UK over Rwanda-style deal, officials say
by The Independent
The Independent— Armenian government indicates that while preliminary approaches had come from London, it is unlikely such an agreement would be accepted and no ‘substantive negotiations’ have taken place
The Guardian—Macron criticises Rwanda-style asylum schemes days after UK passes bill. Such policies are ‘betrayal’ of values, says French president in speech covering defence and negative effects of BrexitEmmanuel Macron has criticised migration policies that involve sending people to African countries as “a betrayal of our [European] values”, just days after the UK government passed its Rwanda deportation bill.The French president made the remarks in a wide-ranging speech on Thursday aimed at warning Europe against overdependence on other countries for security and trade....
dublinlive—Migrants going to Ireland shows UK 'Rwanda plan' is working, says Rishi Sunak. “The deterrent is already having an impact because people are worried about coming here”
The Guardian—UK Rwanda policy is ‘kneejerk reaction’ to migration, says Ireland’s deputy PM. Micheál Martin says UK asylum seekers fearful of being removed to Rwanda are seeking sanctuary in IrelandThe UK government’s Rwanda policy has been described as a “kneejerk reaction” to migration by Ireland’s deputy prime minister, who said an influx of asylum seekers could arrive in Ireland as a result.Micheál Martin, Ireland’s Tánaiste, reportedly said asylum seekers fearful of being removed from the UK to Rwanda were seeking sanctuary in Ireland. Continue reading