When I arrived in the UK I was 13 years old. I did not know the language at all and felt lost and confused after the journey. I was refused asylum because of what the judge described as “inconsistencies” in my story, mostly to do with dates that I could not remember. The judge also believed that I could contact people back in Afghanistan if I needed to – I could not. I appealed against the decision, but my lawyers submitted the final appeal one day to late so it was refused.
I have grown up here from 13 to 17. I lived with a foster family until I left school and am now living independently but with support from Trafford Social Services. I live in South Manchester, have lots of friends here and visit with my foster family.
I am very worried about being sent back to Afghanistan, the Taliban would want to kill me and I would know no one. I would have no where to stay and would have no contact with family. Manchester is my home now and I want to stay here. My case is up for review in September. I am at the beginning of my campaign so please sign and tell your friends too.
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This poor kid has been here since he was 13. How can they just send him back to a place he doesnt even know anymore? Its brutal.
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When I arrived in the UK I was 13 years old. I did not know the language at all and felt lost and confused after the journey. I was refused asylum because of what the judge described as “inconsistencies” in my story, mostly to do with dates that I could not remember. The judge also believed that I could contact people back in Afghanistan if I needed to – I could not. I appealed against the decision, but my lawyers submitted the final appeal one day to late so it was refused.
I have grown up here from 13 to 17. I lived with a foster family until I left school and am now living independently but with support from Trafford Social Services. I live in South Manchester, have lots of friends here and visit with my foster family.
I am very worried about being sent back to Afghanistan, the Taliban would want to kill me and I would know no one. I would have no where to stay and would have no contact with family. Manchester is my home now and I want to stay here. My case is up for review in September. I am at the beginning of my campaign so please sign and tell your friends too.
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Let him stay! He has clearly built a life in Manchester and has a real community here. Sending him back is a death sentence.
This poor kid has been here since he was 13. How can they just send him back to a place he doesnt even know anymore? Its brutal.
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Let him stay! He has clearly built a life in Manchester and has a real community here. Sending him back is a death sentence.