Rwandan opposition criticises deal to accept UK’s asylum seekers

UK accused of shifting international obligations and Rwanda of ignoring issues causing its own refugees

Opposition politicians in Rwanda have criticised its agreement to accept thousands of unauthorised asylum seekers flown from the UK, saying wealthy western countries should own up to international obligations on the migration issues".

Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, the leader of DALFA-Umurinzi, said officials in Rwanda should focus on solving its political and social issues that made Rwandans seek refuge abroad before offering to host refugees or migrants from other countries".