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U.K. to deport asylum seekers

London: The British Government is to end its two-year suspension of deportations of failed asylum seekers to Zimbabwe because the concession has been abused, said the U.K. Immigration Minister, Des Browne, on Tuesday. The decision was criticised by refugee welfare groups who demanded that the fate of those sent back be monitored by the British authorities. The decision was announced on the day the England cricket team began its controversial southern African winter tour. Several players have withdrawn on moral grounds, and the team has vowed not to take part in any official functions. Mr. Browne said the decision to suspend all enforced returns to Zimbabwe in January 2002 had been made to ensure that nobody was returned to face intimidation or torture, but the concession had been exploited.

— © Guardian Newspapers Limited 2004

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