UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
Summary
The UK will limit visas for people from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) because the country's government hasn't agreed to accept their returned citizens who are in the UK illegally. This decision follows changes to the UK's asylum rules announced in November. Meanwhile, Angola and Namibia have agreed to improve their cooperation on the same issue.Key Facts
- The UK will restrict visas for the DRC due to lack of agreement on returning illegal migrants from the UK.
- The new UK asylum rules were announced in November.
- Fast-track visa processes for the DRC will no longer be available.
- Politicians and VIPs from the DRC will not get special visa treatment.
- Angola and Namibia have agreed to take back their citizens and avoid visa restrictions.
- The UK government warned of sanctions, like visa bans, against countries not cooperating on returns.
- If cooperation does not improve, the UK may completely ban visas for people from the DRC.
- New asylum rules will make refugee status temporary and end guaranteed housing support.
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