British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday that the first flight carrying asylum seekers will leave for Rwanda in 10-12 weeks, as he sets out plans for his flagship policy to combat illegal migration.
Speaking at a press conference, Sunak said he would not describe the exact operational details of the plan, but said the government had made specific preparations.
“I can confirm that we have placed an airfield on standby, booked commercial charter planes for specific lanes, and have 500 highly trained individuals ready to escort illegal immigrants into Rwanda with a further 300 trained in the coming weeks,” Sunak said.
“We are ready. The plans are ready. And these flights will take place anyway.”
Under the timetable set by Sunak, the first flight would depart in July.
Sunak also said he was “confident” the plan met all of the UK’s international obligations, responding to a question about its adherence to the European Convention on Human Rights.
“If there is ever a choice between our national security – protecting our borders – and being a member of a foreign court, of course I will always prioritize our national security,” he said, referring to the European Court of Human Rights.
Source: CNN Brasil
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