Rwandan Deputy Government Spokesperson Alain Mucurarinda indicated that his country is continuing to prepare to receive asylum seekers sent from the UK, explaining that “the UK is expected to send the first batch of foreign immigrants arriving on its territory to Rwanda, numbering about 50 . , in the next few weeks.”

In his statement, he indicated that his country will accept immigrants in 3 hotels, namely (Hostel, (Desire) and (Hallmark) and stated that “Rwanda is waiting to send immigrants from all segments such as families, single young people and older people and that they have prepared various reception centers.

He emphasized that “his country will not imprison migrants, but will only accept them and will not impose restrictions on their right to travel and movement”, and added: “Immigrants will enjoy freedom of movement and freedom of movement, just like the citizens of Rwanda “.

According to an agreement signed between the two countries on April 14, “immigrants arriving in the UK will be placed in special centers in Rwanda for a period of 5 years, after which they will be eligible to apply for asylum.”