Rising protests among UK asylum seekers held for deportation to Rwanda

Lawyers helping detainees say they have been told that dozens have gone on hunger strike in detention centre near HeathrowUK politics live – latest updatesProtests and hunger strikes among asylum seekers held in detention centres in preparation for deportation to Rwanda are increasing, the Guardian has learned.Approximately 55 detainees, including Afghans, Iranians and Kurds, are believed to have staged a 10-hour peaceful protest in the exercise yard at Brook House immigration removal centre, near Gatwick airport, from 6pm on Tuesday until 4am on Wednesday. Continue reading...

May 10, 2024 - 01:30
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Rising protests among UK asylum seekers held for deportation to Rwanda

Lawyers helping detainees say they have been told that dozens have gone on hunger strike in detention centre near Heathrow

Protests and hunger strikes among asylum seekers held in detention centres in preparation for deportation to Rwanda are increasing, the Guardian has learned.

Approximately 55 detainees, including Afghans, Iranians and Kurds, are believed to have staged a 10-hour peaceful protest in the exercise yard at Brook House immigration removal centre, near Gatwick airport, from 6pm on Tuesday until 4am on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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