The background is considerations by several European states to establish return hubs in third countries where migrants required to leave should be transferred. Coalition circles state that the IOM could play a role in the care and support on site.
Several opposition politicians criticized the planned facilities. The Die Linke MP Clara Bünger told Welt am Sonntag, I assume there will be a deal with Rwanda. Bünger traveled to Rwanda in late October as part of a parliamentary delegation. However, Bünger considers a possible deal with Rwanda unlawful. She stated, The foreign ministry informed us that Rwanda will not undertake anything that violates the rule of law. But if those affected do not have access to legal representation, then that is not rule of law.
The Greens politician Ulle Schauws, who also traveled to the East African country, said Rwanda is a traumatized country. The processing of the 1994 genocide is still ongoing. This is demanding, what you notice on site. She said, I find it irresponsible that the federal government intends to deport people into this situation.
