In-depth analysis of 36 people threatened with removal to African country says it compounded mental health problems for some
The threat of being sent to Rwanda has increased the risk of suicide among some vulnerable asylum seekers, according to medical evidence in a report.
The report, called Who’s Paying the Price? The Human Cost of the Rwanda Removals, from the charity Medical Justice, is the first in-depth analysis of 36 recently arrived asylum seekers in the UK who were held in immigration detention centres and threatened with removal to Rwanda on 14 June.
In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org.
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