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‘Incoherence and inconsistency’: the inside story of the Rwanda deportation plan

The Audio Long Read

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Challenges in Rwanda's Asylum System and British Government's Involvement

This chapter discusses the flaws and challenges in Rwanda's asylum system, including the denial of access for LGBTQ asylum seekers and those from certain regions. It also highlights the lack of staff, training, interpreters, and lawyers, and the incidents where the Rwandan state has directly harmed refugees. The chapter concludes by mentioning the British government's plan to improve the system and the approval of Rwanda for intensive engagement with the Foreign Office.

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