British MP Baroness Kennedy said that Hazara refugees would face persecution due to their religious beliefs if they were transferred to Rwanda.

She added that the Hazara community in Afghanistan and Pakistan is persecuted by the Taliban and other extremist groups.

According to her, many of the refugees who fled Afghanistan and came to Britain following the Taliban’s takeover of power are Hazaras.

Kennedy added that she conducted an inquiry last year which showcased how Hazaras face severe threats from the Taliban and "other extremist groups”.

According to Kennedy, Hazara refugees will not be safe in Rwanda due to their religious beliefs.

The British government plans to send asylum seekers who enter the UK in small boats via the sea route to Rwanda for processing. This plan faces widespread opposition within the UK.

Earlier last year, the British Supreme Court declared this plan illegal.