The UK parliament has passed a controversial bill that will allow the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Thousands of migrants could now be forced to leave the United Kingdom as early as July. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the scheme will deter others from entering the UK and seeking asylum. 

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Thousands of asylum seekers not reporting to Home Office 'will be found', minister warns

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Defying the facts, the UK parliament passed a law declaring Rwanda "safe" so it can send asylum seekers there.

This law violates asylum seekers' human rights. https://t.co/iQPgYxzKsF pic.twitter.com/zf6bui039Q

— Human Rights Watch (@hrw) April 27, 2024