Rwanda Will Not Refund Britain Any of the £270 Million for Axed Asylum Scheme

Rwanda will not refund any of the £270 million paid by the UK for the previous government’s asylum scheme after the Labour Party scrapped it. Doris Uwicyeza Picard, from the country’s ministry of justice, said on Tuesday that Kigali had upheld its side of the deal and described any issues with the plan as a “UK problem.” Speaking to the BBC World Service, she said: “We are under no obligation to provide any refund. We will remain in constant discussions. However, it is understood that there is no obligation on either side to request or receive a refund.” “We were informed of the UK’s decision. We take note of the UK’s decision to terminate the agreement....