UK’s Rwanda plan will deter North Korean defectors from seeking asylum, NGO says



News UK’s Rwanda plan will deter North Korean defectors from seeking asylum, NGO says Expert tells NK News that deal to fly asylum seekers to African country will increase scrutiny on DPRK refugees Ifang Bremer June 24, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Koreans on the border with China on June 17, 2016 \| Image: NK News The U.K.’s controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda could make it more difficult for North Korean defectors to settle in the country, or even result in recent arrivals' deportation to the East African nation, defector organizations and an expert told NK News. Connect: North Korea, a London-based nongovernmental organization (NGO), said defectors whose U.K. asylum applications are still being processed are uncertain about their future in the U.K. The U.K.’s controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda could make it more difficult for North Korean defectors to settle in the country, or even result in recent arrivals' deportation to the East African nation, defector organizations and an expert told NK News. Connect: North Korea, a London-based nongovernmental organization (NGO), said defectors whose U.K. asylum applications are still being processed are uncertain about their future in the U.K. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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UK’s Rwanda plan will deter North Korean defectors from seeking asylum, NGO says

Expert tells NK News that deal to fly asylum seekers to African country will increase scrutiny on DPRK refugees

Ifang Bremer June 24, 2022

UK’s Rwanda plan will deter North Korean defectors from seeking asylum, NGO says

North Koreans on the border with China on June 17, 2016 | Image: NK News

The U.K.’s controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda could make it more difficult for North Korean defectors to settle in the country, or even result in recent arrivals' deportation to the East African nation, defector organizations and an expert told NK News.

Connect: North Korea, a London-based nongovernmental organization (NGO), said defectors whose U.K. asylum applications are still being processed are uncertain about their future in the U.K.

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