UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia

Oladipupo Olamiposi
@olamiposioladipupo247606
1 month ago

The United Kingdom has imposed visa restrictions on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, accusing its government of failing to cooperate with its new policy on the return of undocumented migrants and those who commit criminal offences.

This measure was announced through a statement issued by the British Home Office, disclosing that Angola and Namibia have agreed to step up efforts to take back their citizens.

“I thank Angola and Namibia and welcome their co-operation. Now is the time for the Democratic Republic of Congo to do the right thing. Take your citizens back or lose the privilege of entering our country.

The Home Office said the DRC failed to meet the UK’s requirements for cooperation and has now been stripped of fast-track visa services and preferential treatment for VIPs and decision makers.

Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmoud was quoted to have warned that Britain could escalate measures to a complete halt of visas for the DRC unless cooperation rapidly improves.

“We expect countries to play by the rules. If one of their citizens has no right to be here, they must take them back,” she said.

“This is just the start of the measures I am taking to secure our border and ramp up the removal of those with no right to be here,” she added.

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