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A spokesperson for the Rwandan government says the country is "proud to partner with the UK on this innovative programme that's intended to address the global migrant crisis". In a press conference ahead of the first flight of migrants trnaferred from the UK arriving, the government defends its position and expresses its hope to tackle "irregualr" global migration. SOUNDBITE
Images released by the Polish Defence Ministry appear to show migrants being detained in a large group by Polish service personnel. The Ministry has said: 'Tonight, an attempt inspired by Belarus was made to illegally cross the border in Dubicze Cerkiewne. A group of about 100 migrants was detained by the Polish services'. IMAGES
Police on the Greek island of Lesbos begin moving migrants to a new emergency camp following a fire which destroyed the Moria asylum seeker camp last week. IMAGES
Authorities on Mexico's southern border with Guatemala detain undocumented Central American migrants hoping to reach the US, amid speculation about the contents of Mexico's deal to curb migration in order to avert President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs. IMAGES
Mexican authorities carry Central American migrants who fainted on the Guatemala-Mexico border bridge to get medical care. IMAGES