The Hague, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - Court rejects Rwanda £100mn claim against Britain over migrant deal

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2026-06-01

An international court on Monday rejected a claim by Rwanda for Britain to pay more than £100 million ($135 million) it said London still owed from a scrapped deal to deport migrants. Judges from the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague ruled that Britain was not liable for two years of outstanding costs from the scheme that was shelved in 2024. "The UK robustly defended its position and the tribunal has now ruled in favour of the UK......

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