Failed asylum seekers are now in scope for enforced removal to Rwanda, after a deal to extend the cohort was agreed between the UK and Rwanda. It is the latest stage in... Read more »
Rwanda welcomed 153 asylum seekers Thursday night, the latest group evacuated from Libya through a transit mechanism, according to the ministry in charge of emergency management. In a statement, the ministry said... Read more »
In partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Rwanda welcomed 169 asylum seekers from Libya originating from Eritrea, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia & South Sudan. They safely landed at Kigali International Airport. Rwanda... Read more »
Over 11,500 asylum seekers have fled DRC to Rwanda since 2022. In cooperation with the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management, UNHCR is registering the population to ensure they receive the necessary... Read more »
On 24 and 26 July, UNHCR organized the transfer of 1,395 asylum seekers from Nkamira transit center to Mahama refugee camp to prevent overcrowding. The new arrivals are currently accommodated in existing... Read more »
The 14th group of 134 refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya has safely arrived in Rwanda. They are from: Eritrea 64, Sudan 35, Somalia 15, Ethiopia 17, Cameroon 2, and Mali... Read more »
The 11th group of 101 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya have safely arrived in Rwanda. After reception, they were taken to designated transit hotels and tested for COVID-19. After getting results, they... Read more »
Kigali: Last evening, the 9th group of 132 refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya have safely arrived in Rwanda, RNA has learnt. The group will be accommodated in Gashora Transit Center... Read more »
Kigali: 176 vulnerable asylum seekers were evacuated from Libya today on a humanitarian flight to Rwanda, organized by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. It was the second such flight to Rwanda this... Read more »
Evacuees include men, women and children, including several young babies. © UNHCR/Eric Didier Karinganire The 7th group of 176 vulnerable asylum seekers were evacuated from Libya today on a humanitarian flight to... Read more »