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Rwanda Sues UK for £50 Million Over Failed Asylum Deal

1/28/2026

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The Republic of Rwanda filed arbitration against the United Kingdom at The Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration in November seeking £50 million for terminating the Rwanda asylum agreement.
The UK described the Rwanda scheme as a "complete disaster".
It cost £700 million and sent four migrants.
The Labour Party criticized the scheme and blamed the government.
The Home Office is preparing to defend the lawsuit, focusing on anti-migration measures.

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Story summary

The Republic of Rwanda filed arbitration against the United Kingdom at The Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration in November seeking £50 million for terminating the Rwanda asylum agreement.
The UK described the Rwanda scheme as a "complete disaster".
It cost £700 million and sent four migrants.
The Labour Party criticized the scheme and blamed the government.
The Home Office is preparing to defend the lawsuit, focusing on anti-migration measures.