British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pushed through his controversial asylum deal with Rwanda (see video above). Migrants who entered the country illegally should be deported to the East African country regardless of their origin. There is now encouragement from Austria from Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) and FPÖ security spokesman Hannes Amesbauer.
Asylum procedures in third countries are “an important signal” for criminal smugglers, Karner said in a statement. The agreement between Italy and Albania is also important so that “people no longer make the often deadly journey across the Mediterranean.” Austria currently does not have this option, “that is why we are fighting with the European Commission to allow such asylum procedures.” Austria would organize a conference together with Denmark on May 6 to find new ways of cooperation with third countries.
FPÖ: Political will is necessary
FPÖ security spokesman Hannes Amesbauer advised Karner to “take a short trip to London to learn more about civil protection.” If there is enough political will, “something can be achieved,” as the vote shows. “The term ‘asylum’ no longer stands for protection against persecution and harm, but only for mass immigration of illegal immigrants under the guise of asylum (…),” the politician said in a broadcast.
Deterrent effect doubted
As reported, the controversial British asylum treaty with Rwanda was decided on Tuesday evening. The East African country is declared a safe third country. Migrants who entered Britain irregularly could be deported and have to seek asylum in Rwanda. There are no plans to return.
Here you can see the countries of origin of migrants in Great Britain.
Criticism came from, among others, the Council of Europe and the UN. “The British government must refrain from deporting people under the Rwanda policy and reverse the law’s real violation of judicial independence,” said Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty. UN High Commissioner Volker Türk pointed out that the new law would not adequately investigate the personal circumstances of the migrants.
Source: Krone
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