Historian & journalist. Research includes Africa; Kenya; culture; land&human rights; heritage; memory; identity; FGM/C. Europhile leftie. Tweets eclectic.
Mar 20, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
So much factually wrong here. This plan won't solve a GLOBAL migration crisis. Threat of Rw hasnt deterred anyone so far. The HO has never said what the total cost will be, does it even know? 'Britain and Rwanda's joint plan will deter illegal crossings' telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/1…
Cruella says this 'sets a new international standard'. It's human trafficking!! Rw is 'welcoming'. So the 13 refugees shot dead by Rw forces in 2018 after a peaceful protest were being 'welcomed', were they?
Mar 19, 2023 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Some key Qs none of the lazy ‘client’ journalists who travelled to Rwanda seem to have asked:
The MoU doesn’t mention children. But the HO is now saying it may deport them. Is Rwanda willing and able to take them? Can it refuse to take them?
MoU says UK is obliged to supply certain info to Rw about refugees. This includes DoB, security issues, health issues & special needs. Rwanda can refuse to accept ppl if the UK has failed to provide the info. What if ppl don’t give them the info?
