Ok, can we just accept that yes, they were told to go there? Because they were clearly offered the exact place, in no ambiguous terms, and got a clear message

Ok, can we just accept that yes, they were told to go there? Because they were clearly offered the exact place, in no ambiguous terms, and got a clear message to go somewhere else, not very different from the one they are sending people right now. The situation is completely fucked-up from the beginning. They are to blame for doubling down on fucking it up more, but not for creating it.