The British government has passed a law to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda indefinitely, with deportation flights starting in July.

The UK-Rwanda migration agreement has been ratified by Parliament and received royal assent from King Charles.

Despite facing opposition from human rights groups, the UK insists Rwanda is a safe destination for migrants under the new treaty.

Rwanda will be financially compensated by the UK for hosting the deported asylum seekers.

The exact number of deportees has not been disclosed, but the UK plans for regular deportation flights to Rwanda.

Migrants staying in Rwanda will be supported by the Rwandan government for five years, with Hope Hostel in Kigali prepared for their accommodation.

Botswana rejected a similar proposal from the UK to receive 'unwanted immigrants', citing its own immigration challenges.