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UK ministers acknowledge detention of asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda

Guardian understands dozens of detentions have taken place across the UK this week, prompting demonstrations

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UK ministers have acknowledged for the first time that they are detaining asylum seekers to be removed to Rwanda, sparking demonstrations outside Home Office buildings.

Nationwide operations began this week to detain people, a statement said, with more activity due to be carried out over the next 11 weeks leading up to a one-way flight to east Africa.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Guardian understands dozens of detentions have taken place across the UK this week, prompting demonstrations UK politics – latest updatesUK ministers have acknowledged for the first time that they are detaining asylum seekers to be removed to Rwanda, sparking demonstrations outside Home Office buildings.Nationwide operations began this week to detain people, a statement said, with more activity due to be carried out over the next 11 weeks leading up to a one-way flight to east Africa. Continue reading…