Britain could resettle tens of thousands of asylum seekers in Rwanda under new partnership
– said Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday, when he outlined measures aimed at solving the problem of immigration through the Channel Tunnel.
We must make sure that the only way to get asylum in the UK is safe and legal
– said the prime minister in Kent, southeast England, where thousands of refugees landed on the banks of the Channel Tunnel last year. The government announced that Great Britain would initially contribute 120 million pounds (approximately HUF 54 billion) to the partnership.
Those who try to circumvent this or misuse our system will not get an automatic chance to settle in our country, but will be quickly and humanely transferred to a safe third country or to their country of origin.
. said Reuters According to his report.
As the Prime Minister said so
Anyone who has come to Britain illegally since January 1 this year can now be transferred to Rwanda in Central Africa, something he says will disrupt the work of people smugglers.
The plan was heavily criticized by opposition parties, with Labor’s Yvette Cooper saying the idea was extortion, impractical and immoral. Johnson said he knew the plan would be criticized and faced legal challenges, but promised to do everything in his power to make it happen.