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Rwanda Sues UK Over Canceled Migrant Deal Funds

1/28/2026

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Rwanda Sues UK

Rwanda filed a dispute with the Permanent Court of Arbitration against the United Kingdom over unpaid funds from a canceled migrant deal.
In 2024, U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer terminated the agreement, citing wasteful spending.
The United Kingdom returned 281 migrants to France under a new agreement.
350 migrants arrived from France.
In 2025, 41,472 migrants crossed the Channel, the highest since 2022.

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Crowborough Protests Asylum

Thousands protested in Crowborough, East Sussex, against plans to house up to 500 male asylum seekers at a former military site.
The demonstration included local residents and far-right activists.
Crowborough Shield, a residents' group, is pursuing legal action against the plans.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood pledged to defend any legal challenges and to end the use of hotels for asylum seekers.
Police presence increased after previous disturbances.

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Rwanda Sues UK

Rwanda filed a dispute with the Permanent Court of Arbitration against the United Kingdom over unpaid funds from a canceled migrant deal.
In 2024, U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer terminated the agreement, citing wasteful spending.
The United Kingdom returned 281 migrants to France under a new agreement.
350 migrants arrived from France.
In 2025, 41,472 migrants crossed the Channel, the highest since 2022.

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