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An organization representing the ethnic Tutsi survivors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide condemned Antony Blinken.

Controversial UK government plans for deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda cleared their final hurdle on Monday, after a marathon tussle between the upper and lower chambers of parliament lasting late into the night.

The controversial law is expected to come into force within days with the first deportation flights in weeks.

If any reminder were needed about the importance of stopping small boats of migrants crossing the English Channel, a grim one was delivered this morning with the news that at least five migrants, including a child, died while attempting the journey.

Child among the dead hours after the British government approves a bill to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

A police operation is under way after reports at least five people have died including a four-year-old girl during an attempt to cross the Channel with coast guards reporting 'lifeless bodies'

The deal with Rwanda has been plagued by setbacks since it was signed two years ago.

The Rwanda bill has finally been approved - but planes won't be taking off any time soon.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the Rwanda plan will deter migrants from risking their lives in small boats.

In today’s newsletter: After months of wrangling, Parliament passed the government’s controversial plan to tackle small boats