What's happened
A diplomatic row has erupted between the UK and Ireland over the movement of asylum seekers, with Ireland planning to send them back to the UK amid objections to the UK's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Why it matters
The escalating tensions between the UK and Ireland over asylum seekers highlight the complexities of immigration policies and the impact on both countries. The diplomatic row could strain relations and have implications for the handling of asylum seekers in the region.
What the papers say
According to Sky News, Irish PM Simon Harris insists on the UK respecting the existing asylum seeker arrangement, while the New York Times reports objections to the UK's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. The Independent highlights the rising tensions as Ireland proposes to send asylum seekers back to the UK.
How we got here
The dispute stems from the UK's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, causing an influx of migrants into Ireland. Irish officials estimate that a significant number of recent asylum seekers arrived via Northern Ireland, leading to Ireland's proposal to return them to the UK.
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