Some people seeking refuge in the UK say they don't believe the government's assertion that Rwanda is a safe country that will treat them well.
In his office, we met two men from Sri Lanka who said they were terrified about what will happen to them.
He had been considering trying to legalise his status by applying for asylum, but said he now could not risk being sent to Rwanda for his application to be processed.
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