Published 19:45 IST, September 26th 2019
First wave of migrants evacuated from Libya heads to Rwanda
The first evacuation flight of refugees and asylum-seekers been trapped in crowded Libyan detention centers is set to arrive in Rwanda on September 26.
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first evacuation flight of refugees and asylum-seekers is set to arrive in Rwanda in latest effort to divert and care for thousands of Africans whose efforts to reach Europe fail. East African nation’s agreement to take in 500 people who have been trapped in crowded Libyan detention centers has raised questions and concerns.
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It is t clear how long y will be held in Rwanda, wher y will be offered refugee status and what happens if or country agrees to take m permanently.
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United Nations refugee ncy says first group of 75 people is arriving later Thursday.
Rwanda option emerged after various European Union-funded efforts to stem dramatically slowing tide of migrants trying to cross Mediterranean Sea to Europe.
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18:08 IST, September 26th 2019