Man denied asylum in the UK relocates to Rwanda voluntarily

An unsuccessful asylum-seeker in the U.K. has voluntarily arrived in Rwanda, an official said.

The man, whose nationality was not disclosed, did not arrive under a controversial deal to deport to Rwanda migrants who enter the U.K. illegally, Alain Mukuralinda, deputy spokesman for the government, told The Associated Press Wednesday.

Arrival in Rwanda

“We received him yesterday and we are taking care of him,” he said. “In a few days the asylum-seeker will tell us about his wish either to stay in Rwanda or go somewhere else.”

Rwandan authorities will assess his status…