British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reaffirmed his commitment to sending asylum seekers back to Rwanda immediately after the country’s parliament on Tuesday. Rwanda’s controversial security bill passedThe aim is to prevent migrants from making the perilous journey across the English Channel in small boats to Britain.

Welcoming the bill, Sunak said “nothing will stand in our way” of getting Rwandan flights off the ground. He also described the passage of his “landmark” bill as a “fundamental shift” in the management of global migration.

Meanwhile, hours after the passage of the controversial bill, reports surfaced At least five migrants die in attempted Channel crossingHowever, the details remain unconfirmed by French authorities.

An influx of thousands of migrants, many fleeing conflict and poverty, to regions in Africa, the Middle East and Asia has prompted the British government to take deportation measures.

Citing threats to lives and the empowerment of criminal networks involved in smuggling, officials argue that measures are imperative to stem the flow of arrivals.

“Our focus is to get flights off the ground, and I am clear that nothing will stand in our way of doing that and saving lives.” news agency Reuters Rishi Sunak said.

Sunak said on Monday that the first flights would take off in 10 to 12 weeks. He also pointed out that the airfield was on standby, slots were booked for flights, 500 staff were ready to escort the migrants and the court was reserved to process appeals.

“No one, no one. No foreign court will stop us. Illegal migrants will be deported from the UK. Runways are ready, aircraft are ready, 500 men are trained and ready to push them out,” Sunke said. said

Once the Rwandan Safeguards Bill is passed into law – likely later this week – the British government will be free to deport asylum seekers. However, the move will also face some legal challenges as many charities, campaigners and unions argue that Rwanda does not provide a safe haven for refugees.

While the government prioritizes stemming the flow of migrants, critics believe the plan to deport people to Rwanda instead of handling asylum seekers at home is ‘inhumane’.