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Britain’s Parliament Passes Asylum Law for Rwanda
Britain’s King Charles Thursday, April 25, 2024 granted his assent to a crucial piece of legislation championed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, marking a significant milestone in the government’s initiative to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda.
The granting of Royal Assent marks the culmination of the legislative process, affirming Parliament’s decision earlier this week to endorse the bill amidst contentious debates between government officials and detractors of the proposal.
The announcement of Royal Assent was made within the venerable chambers of the House of Lords, officially ushering in the enactment of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill into law.
Following Parliament’s approval of the legislation in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Sunak expressed his anticipation for the implementation of the plan. He outlined expectations for the commencement of the first flights to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks subsequent to the bill’s passage.
U.S. Troops To Leave Niger After Junta Disagreements
The United States is withdrawing military personnel from Niger following disagreements with the country’s ruling junta, a U.S. official confirmed on Wednesday.
The move comes after Niger’s military leaders, who took power in a coup last year, failed to satisfy U.S. concerns about the pace of the country’s return to democratic rule. Additionally, the U.S. expressed discomfort with Niger’s growing ties with other nations.
The U.S. had previously partnered with Niger in the fight against Islamist insurgents in the region. American forces, numbering over 1,000, provided training to local troops.
Officials from both countries had scheduled a meeting in the capital, Niamey, on Thursday to discuss the logistics of the U.S. withdrawal. While details remain unclear, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell is expected to visit Niger in the coming months to explore possibilities for continued cooperation in other areas.
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