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The United Kingdom (UK) has deported another batch of nine (9) Zimbabweans barely a year after the arrival of another group of 50 was deported.
In June last year an agreement was signed between Zimbabwe and the UK, in which the former pledged to properly treat deportees on their return.
This development was confirmed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Mr Livit Magejo
“We received nine more deportees and they have since reunited with their families,” says Mr Magejo
He added that some of the individuals who had been earmarked for deportation raised objections with the courts and were allowed to appeal.
Some allegedly contracted COVID-19 in some detention centres and resultantly could not be deported at that time.
“Deportation of foreign nationals is subject to several exceptions, including the European Convention on Human Rights or UK’s obligations under the Refugee Convention,”
All those deported have been provided with the opportunity to raise claims, including asylum and human rights claims before their deportation.
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