An international arbitration court has rejected Rwanda’s multi-million dollar compensation claim against Britain over a scrapped migrant deportation agreement.
Judges at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled that London holds no liability for outstanding costs.
The decision successfully absolved the United Kingdom from paying two annual installments totaling more than 100 million pounds.
Originally forged in 2022, the controversial pact aimed to relocate asylum seekers arriving irregularly on British shores to East Africa.
The contentious strategy faced immediate legal hurdles, with the United Kingdom Supreme Court ultimately declaring the resettlement policy unlawful.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer permanently abandoned the initiative in July 2024, branding the costly operation an ineffective political gimmick.
British authorities fiercely defended their treasury, celebrating a total legal victory that saves taxpayers from further expensive financial outlays.
Government officials stated they will now focus on vital domestic reforms to restore orderly control over national borders.
Kigali previously received 290 million pounds, but insisted the remaining balance was legally owed despite the premature cancellation.
A spokesperson for Rwanda noted that while they respect the final verdict, the complex legal arguments divided the panel.
This judicial defeat further strains diplomatic relations, which soured after Britain reduced regional foreign aid over ongoing Congolese conflicts.