Apr 22 UK’s Sunak vows that first deportation flights will leave in 10-12 weeks for Rwanda By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to end the Parliamentary deadlock over a key policy promise over migrants who enter the country illegally before an election expected later this year. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 8:43 Rwanda marks 30 years of reconciliation after genocide, but major challenges remain By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster Rwanda is holding observances to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the genocide in that East African nation that took one million lives. Rwanda has won praise for rebuilding efforts, but democratic backsliding and conflict just outside its borders have raised… Continue watching
Apr 07 Watch 2:44 News Wrap: Israel lowers military presence in southern Gaza as war hits 6-month mark In our news wrap Sunday, Israel said it’s pulling some of its troops out of southern Gaza, a top Iranian official’s remarks stoked fears of wider regional conflict, Russia declared a national emergency after a dam broke during flooding, Rwanda… Continue watching
Apr 05 New mass graves found in Rwanda reveal cracks in reconciliation, 30 years after the genocide By Rodney Muhumuza, Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press Every new discovery of a Rwandan mass grave traumatizes survivors all over again. The head of a prominent genocide survivor's group and several other Rwandans said the discoveries underscore that more needs to be done for true reconciliation. Continue reading
Feb 19 Why aid groups are warning of a new humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo By Gerald Imray, Associated Press In the restive eastern Congo region, the armed rebel group M23 is in the midst of a new advance that threatens to cut off a major city and leave millions of people struggling for food and medical help. Continue reading
Jan 25 How did genocide become a crime and why is South Africa accusing Israel of committing it? By Mike Corder, Associated Press In the aftermath of World War II and the murder by Nazi Germany of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust, the world united around the pledge: Never again. Continue reading
Jan 17 UK lawmakers pass a bill to send migrants to Rwanda. But hurdles remain before any flights take off By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Lawmakers voted by 320 to 276 Wednesday to back a bill that aims to overcome a U.K. Supreme Court block on the Rwanda plan. Continue reading
Dec 12 Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration bill By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The vote keeps alive a policy that has angered human rights groups and cost the U.K. at least $300 million without a single flight getting off the ground. Continue reading
Nov 15 UK government still wants to send migrants to Rwanda, even after Supreme Court rules it’s illegal By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to stop migrants reaching Britain in small boats. He vows to press on with the plan. Continue reading
Nov 10 U.S. asks Congo and Rwanda to de-escalate tensions as fighting near their border displaces millions By Emmanuel Igunza, Associated Press Fighting between M23 rebels and militias loyal to the Congolese army has intensified in eastern Congo. The Congolese government has repeatedly accused Rwanda of supporting the M23 rebels, which Rwanda denies. Continue reading