Rwanda detentions under way in the UK - in pictures

  • The first people set to be deported to Rwanda have been detained, the UK Home Office said. All photos: PA
    The first people set to be deported to Rwanda have been detained, the UK Home Office said. All photos: PA
  • Immigration officers carrying out a detention visit
    Immigration officers carrying out a detention visit
  • A series of operations took place across the country this week, with more activity scheduled in the coming week
    A series of operations took place across the country this week, with more activity scheduled in the coming week
  • Officials have not said how many people have been detained, or where they have been taken
    Officials have not said how many people have been detained, or where they have been taken
  • The action is part of a UK government plan to send people to Rwanda in the next nine to 11 weeks
    The action is part of a UK government plan to send people to Rwanda in the next nine to 11 weeks

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