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The United Kingdom announced on Thursday April 14 that it would send migrants who would be intercepted in the Channel to Rwanda. An agreement has been reached with this African country to welcome all migrants rescued by the Royal Navy. Explanations from London by Matthieu Boisseau, correspondent for France Télévisions.
“That’s why the UK Home Secretary traveled to Rwanda, to sign this controversial agreement. Now any adult entering the UK illegally can be transferred to Rwanda and placed in a detention centre. accommodation”, reports Matthieu Boisseau, London correspondent for France Télévisions. The UK government says these will not be detention centres, since migrants will be free to move around.
“The British authorities will then study the applications for residence permits”adds the journalist. “Boris Johnson announced the payment of 140 million euros to Rwanda, for this device which will be tested first”says Matthieu Boisseau. “We can no longer let people die at sea”, he said. the UK’s lack of humanity“is denounced by many associations. “Clandestine Channel crossings are constantly increasing, after an already record year 2021”concludes Matthieu Boisseau.