Amdani Juma's deportation, Countdown, 2 days to go - St Peters Stall, Nottingham
Tash [alan lodge] | 08.06.2008 19:20 | Migration | Repression | Social Struggles
Amdani Juma's deportation has been postponed until Tuesday 10th June, but remains a real threat. There has already been a massive campaign in support of Amdani and a huge amount of pressure. A stall outside St.Peters Church, continued to inform passers-by about the issue, and to collect more signatures for the petition.
Amdani Juma's deportation has been postponed until Tuesday 10th June, but remains a real threat. There has already been a massive campaign in support of Amdani and a huge amount of pressure. A stall outside St.Peters Church, continued to inform passers-by about the issue, and to collect more signatures for the petition.
If you have not yet done so ..... please sign the petition at -
http://www.petitiononline.com/amdani/petition.html
Also contains many testimonials from the Nottingham community. This now has 2218 signatures. [as at 8pm 8th June]. Further, the stall have been taking about 500 signature a day, for the last 3 days. Thus [if my maths is right], is now about 3,500 in total, and still rising.
We hope to continue that by writing to a number of Ministers who may be able to apply some pressure in his favour.
Below are template letter to Alan Johnson (Secretary of State for Health), Hazel Blears (Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government), Jacqui Smith (Home Secretary) and Gordon Brown (Prime Minister). Please send as many as you can. Feel free to adapt these templates, but please avoid being hostile.
1) Alan Johnson, Secretary of State for Health
Fax: 020 7219 5856
Email:
alan.Johnson@dh.gsi.gov.uk / johnsona@parliament.uk
Dear Alan Johnson,
Re. Amdani Juma – Home Office Ref. A1179608
Electronic petition http://www.PetitionOnline.com/amdani/
The petition is seeking to stop the deportation of Amdani Juma to Burundi on Tuesday 10 June.
There has been much lobbying, including correspondence from Alan Simpson MP and Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council stressing the invaluable work done by Amdani in tackling the HIV/Aids problem in the African community in Nottingham. We expect that you will have also heard from the Terrence Higgins Trust and the African HIV Policy Network explaining that his work is pivotal in the development of HIV prevention in those vulnerable communities.
With his facility with 5 languages his network of contacts, the massive respect with which he is held and his humanity he is a priceless asset to Nottingham and the UK. Count the lives at risk if he is deported!
The above does not address the other work that Amdani does in respect of community cohesion and integration which also has to put him in the vanguard of those seeking to meet the Governments aspiration in these areas.
When he made his acceptance of the Leadership speech the Prime Minister said that the best way of governing was by “involving and engaging the voices of people too often left unheard”. Amdani Juma has spent his whole time in the UK working with and for those very people and their voices are now saying to you, our Government, that he is far too an important person in their lives for him to be taken away in this terrible process. Please act urgently and show that you really are listening.
We cannot dispute that there has been a legal process in which Amdani has not been successful but every legal decision should be and is, in a democratic state, subject to review, and no system is perfect. We have begged the Home Secretary to use her discretionary powers to grant Amdani Juma indefinite Leave to Remain and allow him to continue with his vital life saving and life enhancing work in particular in the area of HIV prevention and given your concerns for the health of the nation hope that you can use your influence to add weight to our request
Yours sincerely
[Address]
2) Hazel Blears, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Fax: 0161 743 9173
Phone: 0161 925 0705
Email: hazel.blears@communities.gsi.gov.uk / blearsh@parliament.uk
Dear Hazel Blears,
Re. Amdani Juma – Home Office Ref. A1179608
Electronic petition http://www.PetitionOnline.com/amdani/
The petition is seeking to stop the deportation of Amdani Juma to Burndi on Tuesday 10 June.
There has been much lobbying, including correspondence from Alan Simpson MP and Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council stressing the invaluable work done by Amdani in tackling the HIV/Aids problem in the African community in Nottingham. We expect that you will have also heard from the Terrence Higgins Trust and the African HIV Policy Network explaining that his work is pivotal in the development of HIV prevention in those vulnerable communities.
With his facility with 5 languages his network of contacts, the massive respect with which he is held and his humanity he is a priceless asset to Nottingham and the UK. Count the lives at risk if he is deported!
The above does not address the other work that Amdani does in respect of community cohesion and integration which also has to put him in the vanguard of those seeking to meet the Governments aspiration in these areas.
When he made his acceptance of the Leadership speech the Prime Minister said that the best way of governing was by “involving and engaging the voices of people too often left unheard”. Amdani Juma has spent his whole time in the UK working with and for those very people and their voices are now saying to you, our Government, that he is far too an important person in their lives for him to be taken away in this terrible process. Please act urgently and show that you really are listening.
We cannot dispute that there has been a legal process in which Amdani has not been successful but every legal decision should be and is, in a democratic state, subject to review, and no system is perfect. We are beg the Home Secretary to use her discretionary powers to grant Amdani Juma indefinite Leave to Remain and allow him to continue with his vital life saving and life enhancing work in particular in the area of HIV prevention and hope that with your concerns about building strong integrated societies you will use whatever influence you have with her to add weight to our request.
Yours sincerely
[Address]
3) Jacqui Smith, Home Secretary
Fax: 020 7219 4815
Email: privateoffice.external@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk / smithj@parliament.uk
Phone: 01527 523355 / 020 7035 4848 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Dear Home Secretary,
Re. Amdani Juma – Home Office Ref. A1179608
Electronic petition http://www.PetitionOnline.com/amdani/
The petition is seeking to stop the deportation of Amdani Juma to Burundi on 10 June.
There has been much lobbying, including correspondence from Alan Simpson MP and Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council stressing the invaluable work done by Amdani in tackling the HIV/Aids problem in the African community in Nottingham. We expect that you will have also heard from the Terrence Higgins Trust and the African HIV Policy Network explaining that his work is pivotal in the development of HIV prevention in those vulnerable communities.
With his facility with 5 languages his network of contacts, the massive respect with which he is held and his humanity he is a priceless asset to Nottingham and the UK. Count the lives at risk if he is deported!
The above does not address the other work that Amdani does in respect of community cohesion and integration which also has to put him in the vanguard of those seeking to meet the Governments aspiration in these areas.
When he made his acceptance of the Leadership speech the Prime Minister said that the best way of governing was by “involving and engaging the voices of people too often left unheard”. Amdani Juma has spent his whole time in the UK working with and for those very people and their voices are now saying to you, our Government, that he is far too an important person in their lives for him to be taken away in this terrible process. Please act urgently and show that you really are listening.
We cannot dispute that there has been a legal process in which Amdani has not been successful but every legal decision should be and is, in a democratic state, subject to review, and no system is perfect. We beg you to use your discretionary powers to grant Amdani Juma indefinite Leave to Remain and allow him to continue with his vital life saving and life enhancing work in particular in the area of HIV prevention.
Yours sincerely
[Address]
4) Gordon Brown, Prime Minister
Fax: 020 7219 5734
Email: browng@parliament.uk
Dear Prime Minister,
Re. Amdani Juma – Home Office Ref. A1179608
Electronic petition http://www.PetitionOnline.com/amdani/
The petition is seeking to stop the deportation of Amdani Juma to Burundi next Tuesday 10 June.
There has been much lobbying, including correspondence from Alan Simpson MP and Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council stressing the invaluable work done by Amdani in tackling the HIV/Aids problem in the African community in Nottingham. We expect that you will have also heard from the Terrence Higgins Trust and the African HIV Policy Network explaining that his work is pivotal in the development of HIV prevention in those vulnerable communities.
With his facility with 5 languages his network of contacts, the massive respect with which he is held and his humanity he is a priceless asset to Nottingham and the UK. Count the lives at risk if he is deported!
The above does not address the other work that Amdani does in respect of community cohesion and integration which also has to put him in the vanguard of those seeking to meet the Governments aspiration in these areas.
When you made your acceptance of the Leadership speech you said that the best way of governing was by “involving and engaging the voices of people too often left unheard”. Amdani Juma has spent his whole time in the UK working with and for those very people and their voices are now saying to you that he is far too an important person in their lives for him to be taken away in this terrible process. Please act urgently and show that you really are listening.
We cannot dispute that there has been a legal process in which Amdani has not been successful but every legal decision should be and is, in a democratic state, subject to review, and no system is perfect. We are begging the Home Secretary to use her discretionary powers to grant Amdani Juma indefinite Leave to Remain and allow him to continue with his vital life saving and life enhancing work in particular in the area of HIV prevention.
Yours sincerely
[Address]
Friends of Amdani
http://friendsofamdani.wordpress.com
Below is the latest press release from the Friends of Amdani campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum and Friends of Amdani Juma
Contacts: Rob Peutrell – 07846765761
Leo Keely – 07742884335
Press Cathy Meadows 07913476905
AMDANI JUMA - SOLICITOR WILL CONSIDER LEGAL ACTION AGAINST HOME OFFICE
In a statement today, Amdani Juma’s solicitor said that his removal had been postponed to give both sides time to consider. Hani Zebeidi said he hoped reason would prevail in the case of Nottingham HIV/AIDS prevention worker Amdani Juma and stated that as a last resort legal action would be considered if the Home Office failed to exercise their lawful discretion.
Yesterday less than 36 hours before Amdani’s scheduled removal from Heathrow the Home Office postponed his deportation by 6 days until 10th June when there is a chance of a direct flight from Nairobi to Burundi his country of origin.
Letters of support are still being sent to the Home Office by national and community organizations in support of Amdani and so far 2,200 people have signed a petition.
Hani Zubeidi said
“The UNHCR are also investigating the case and we hope that reason prevails and the Minister for Immigration is able to exercise his discretion in allowing Amdani to stay-he is a true asset to the community and the country.
“As a last resort we will be considering legal action should the Home Office fail to exercise their lawful discretion in this matter.”
NOTES for Editors
Amdani Juma, a refugee HIV prevention and community worker in Nottingham, was detained by the immigration authorities on Friday 30th May 2008. He is currently awaiting removal to Burundi. He is being detained in Campsfield Detention Centre.
Amdani is a Burundian national. In 2003, he was granted 3 years Humanitarian Protection but his later application for Indefinite Leave to Remain was turned down. A further application for discretion by the Home Office was also refused resulting in his present detention. Alan Simpson MP for Nottingham South and Nottingham Council leader Jon Collins have both spoken out about Mr Amdani’s proposed removal.2 rallies have been held in Nottingham City Centre since his detention.
Amdani Juma’s solicitor is Hani Zubeidi of Fadiga and Co Solicitors, London
UNHCR is the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.
http://www.petitiononline.com/amdani/petition.html contains many testimonials from the Nottingham community, This now has 2218 signatures. [as at 8pm 8th June]. Further, the stall have been taking about 500 signature a day, for the last 3 days. Thus [if my maths is right], is now about 3,500 in total, and still rising.
Ends
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http://friendsofamdani.wordpress.com
Amdani Juma's deportation, Countdown, 4 days to go - St Peters Stall
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/06/400448.html
Another Nottingham Activist Detained For Deportation [Feature]
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/05/399910.html
Amdani Juma: Petition
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/05/399908.html
Amdani Juma: Letter to Home Office
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/05/399906.html
Andami on Refugee Forum website
http://www.nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk/first.htm#amdani
Sponsor Amdani Juma, Walking for Leicestershire AIDS Support
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/04/396997.html
____________________________________________
ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email: tash@indymedia.org
Member of the National Union of Journalists [No: 014345]
____________________________________________
"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
___________________________________________
If you have not yet done so ..... please sign the petition at -
http://www.petitiononline.com/amdani/petition.html Also contains many testimonials from the Nottingham community. This now has 2218 signatures. [as at 8pm 8th June]. Further, the stall have been taking about 500 signature a day, for the last 3 days. Thus [if my maths is right], is now about 3,500 in total, and still rising.
We hope to continue that by writing to a number of Ministers who may be able to apply some pressure in his favour.
Below are template letter to Alan Johnson (Secretary of State for Health), Hazel Blears (Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government), Jacqui Smith (Home Secretary) and Gordon Brown (Prime Minister). Please send as many as you can. Feel free to adapt these templates, but please avoid being hostile.
1) Alan Johnson, Secretary of State for Health
Fax: 020 7219 5856
Email:
alan.Johnson@dh.gsi.gov.uk / johnsona@parliament.uk Dear Alan Johnson,
Re. Amdani Juma – Home Office Ref. A1179608
Electronic petition
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/amdani/ The petition is seeking to stop the deportation of Amdani Juma to Burundi on Tuesday 10 June.
There has been much lobbying, including correspondence from Alan Simpson MP and Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council stressing the invaluable work done by Amdani in tackling the HIV/Aids problem in the African community in Nottingham. We expect that you will have also heard from the Terrence Higgins Trust and the African HIV Policy Network explaining that his work is pivotal in the development of HIV prevention in those vulnerable communities.
With his facility with 5 languages his network of contacts, the massive respect with which he is held and his humanity he is a priceless asset to Nottingham and the UK. Count the lives at risk if he is deported!
The above does not address the other work that Amdani does in respect of community cohesion and integration which also has to put him in the vanguard of those seeking to meet the Governments aspiration in these areas.
When he made his acceptance of the Leadership speech the Prime Minister said that the best way of governing was by “involving and engaging the voices of people too often left unheard”. Amdani Juma has spent his whole time in the UK working with and for those very people and their voices are now saying to you, our Government, that he is far too an important person in their lives for him to be taken away in this terrible process. Please act urgently and show that you really are listening.
We cannot dispute that there has been a legal process in which Amdani has not been successful but every legal decision should be and is, in a democratic state, subject to review, and no system is perfect. We have begged the Home Secretary to use her discretionary powers to grant Amdani Juma indefinite Leave to Remain and allow him to continue with his vital life saving and life enhancing work in particular in the area of HIV prevention and given your concerns for the health of the nation hope that you can use your influence to add weight to our request
Yours sincerely
[Address]
2) Hazel Blears, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Fax: 0161 743 9173
Phone: 0161 925 0705
Email:
hazel.blears@communities.gsi.gov.uk / blearsh@parliament.uk Dear Hazel Blears,
Re. Amdani Juma – Home Office Ref. A1179608
Electronic petition
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/amdani/ The petition is seeking to stop the deportation of Amdani Juma to Burndi on Tuesday 10 June.
There has been much lobbying, including correspondence from Alan Simpson MP and Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council stressing the invaluable work done by Amdani in tackling the HIV/Aids problem in the African community in Nottingham. We expect that you will have also heard from the Terrence Higgins Trust and the African HIV Policy Network explaining that his work is pivotal in the development of HIV prevention in those vulnerable communities.
With his facility with 5 languages his network of contacts, the massive respect with which he is held and his humanity he is a priceless asset to Nottingham and the UK. Count the lives at risk if he is deported!
The above does not address the other work that Amdani does in respect of community cohesion and integration which also has to put him in the vanguard of those seeking to meet the Governments aspiration in these areas.
When he made his acceptance of the Leadership speech the Prime Minister said that the best way of governing was by “involving and engaging the voices of people too often left unheard”. Amdani Juma has spent his whole time in the UK working with and for those very people and their voices are now saying to you, our Government, that he is far too an important person in their lives for him to be taken away in this terrible process. Please act urgently and show that you really are listening.
We cannot dispute that there has been a legal process in which Amdani has not been successful but every legal decision should be and is, in a democratic state, subject to review, and no system is perfect. We are beg the Home Secretary to use her discretionary powers to grant Amdani Juma indefinite Leave to Remain and allow him to continue with his vital life saving and life enhancing work in particular in the area of HIV prevention and hope that with your concerns about building strong integrated societies you will use whatever influence you have with her to add weight to our request.
Yours sincerely
[Address]
3) Jacqui Smith, Home Secretary
Fax: 020 7219 4815
Email:
privateoffice.external@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk / smithj@parliament.uk Phone: 01527 523355 / 020 7035 4848 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Dear Home Secretary,
Re. Amdani Juma – Home Office Ref. A1179608
Electronic petition
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/amdani/ The petition is seeking to stop the deportation of Amdani Juma to Burundi on 10 June.
There has been much lobbying, including correspondence from Alan Simpson MP and Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council stressing the invaluable work done by Amdani in tackling the HIV/Aids problem in the African community in Nottingham. We expect that you will have also heard from the Terrence Higgins Trust and the African HIV Policy Network explaining that his work is pivotal in the development of HIV prevention in those vulnerable communities.
With his facility with 5 languages his network of contacts, the massive respect with which he is held and his humanity he is a priceless asset to Nottingham and the UK. Count the lives at risk if he is deported!
The above does not address the other work that Amdani does in respect of community cohesion and integration which also has to put him in the vanguard of those seeking to meet the Governments aspiration in these areas.
When he made his acceptance of the Leadership speech the Prime Minister said that the best way of governing was by “involving and engaging the voices of people too often left unheard”. Amdani Juma has spent his whole time in the UK working with and for those very people and their voices are now saying to you, our Government, that he is far too an important person in their lives for him to be taken away in this terrible process. Please act urgently and show that you really are listening.
We cannot dispute that there has been a legal process in which Amdani has not been successful but every legal decision should be and is, in a democratic state, subject to review, and no system is perfect. We beg you to use your discretionary powers to grant Amdani Juma indefinite Leave to Remain and allow him to continue with his vital life saving and life enhancing work in particular in the area of HIV prevention.
Yours sincerely
[Address]
4) Gordon Brown, Prime Minister
Fax: 020 7219 5734
Email:
browng@parliament.uk Dear Prime Minister,
Re. Amdani Juma – Home Office Ref. A1179608
Electronic petition
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/amdani/ The petition is seeking to stop the deportation of Amdani Juma to Burundi next Tuesday 10 June.
There has been much lobbying, including correspondence from Alan Simpson MP and Jon Collins, Leader of Nottingham City Council stressing the invaluable work done by Amdani in tackling the HIV/Aids problem in the African community in Nottingham. We expect that you will have also heard from the Terrence Higgins Trust and the African HIV Policy Network explaining that his work is pivotal in the development of HIV prevention in those vulnerable communities.
With his facility with 5 languages his network of contacts, the massive respect with which he is held and his humanity he is a priceless asset to Nottingham and the UK. Count the lives at risk if he is deported!
The above does not address the other work that Amdani does in respect of community cohesion and integration which also has to put him in the vanguard of those seeking to meet the Governments aspiration in these areas.
When you made your acceptance of the Leadership speech you said that the best way of governing was by “involving and engaging the voices of people too often left unheard”. Amdani Juma has spent his whole time in the UK working with and for those very people and their voices are now saying to you that he is far too an important person in their lives for him to be taken away in this terrible process. Please act urgently and show that you really are listening.
We cannot dispute that there has been a legal process in which Amdani has not been successful but every legal decision should be and is, in a democratic state, subject to review, and no system is perfect. We are begging the Home Secretary to use her discretionary powers to grant Amdani Juma indefinite Leave to Remain and allow him to continue with his vital life saving and life enhancing work in particular in the area of HIV prevention.
Yours sincerely
[Address]
Friends of Amdani
http://friendsofamdani.wordpress.com Below is the latest press release from the Friends of Amdani campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum and Friends of Amdani Juma
Contacts: Rob Peutrell – 07846765761
Leo Keely – 07742884335
Press Cathy Meadows 07913476905
AMDANI JUMA - SOLICITOR WILL CONSIDER LEGAL ACTION AGAINST HOME OFFICE
In a statement today, Amdani Juma’s solicitor said that his removal had been postponed to give both sides time to consider. Hani Zebeidi said he hoped reason would prevail in the case of Nottingham HIV/AIDS prevention worker Amdani Juma and stated that as a last resort legal action would be considered if the Home Office failed to exercise their lawful discretion.
Yesterday less than 36 hours before Amdani’s scheduled removal from Heathrow the Home Office postponed his deportation by 6 days until 10th June when there is a chance of a direct flight from Nairobi to Burundi his country of origin.
Letters of support are still being sent to the Home Office by national and community organizations in support of Amdani and so far 2,200 people have signed a petition.
Hani Zubeidi said
“The UNHCR are also investigating the case and we hope that reason prevails and the Minister for Immigration is able to exercise his discretion in allowing Amdani to stay-he is a true asset to the community and the country.
“As a last resort we will be considering legal action should the Home Office fail to exercise their lawful discretion in this matter.”
NOTES for Editors
Amdani Juma, a refugee HIV prevention and community worker in Nottingham, was detained by the immigration authorities on Friday 30th May 2008. He is currently awaiting removal to Burundi. He is being detained in Campsfield Detention Centre.
Amdani is a Burundian national. In 2003, he was granted 3 years Humanitarian Protection but his later application for Indefinite Leave to Remain was turned down. A further application for discretion by the Home Office was also refused resulting in his present detention. Alan Simpson MP for Nottingham South and Nottingham Council leader Jon Collins have both spoken out about Mr Amdani’s proposed removal.2 rallies have been held in Nottingham City Centre since his detention.
Amdani Juma’s solicitor is Hani Zubeidi of Fadiga and Co Solicitors, London
UNHCR is the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.
http://www.petitiononline.com/amdani/petition.html contains many testimonials from the Nottingham community, This now has 2218 signatures. [as at 8pm 8th June]. Further, the stall have been taking about 500 signature a day, for the last 3 days. Thus [if my maths is right], is now about 3,500 in total, and still rising. Ends
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http://friendsofamdani.wordpress.com Amdani Juma's deportation, Countdown, 4 days to go - St Peters Stall
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/06/400448.html Another Nottingham Activist Detained For Deportation [Feature]
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/05/399910.html Amdani Juma: Petition
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/05/399908.html Amdani Juma: Letter to Home Office
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/05/399906.html Andami on Refugee Forum website
http://www.nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk/first.htm#amdani Sponsor Amdani Juma, Walking for Leicestershire AIDS Support
http://indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/nottinghamshire/2008/04/396997.html ____________________________________________
ALAN LODGE
Photographer - Media: One Eye on the Road. Nottingham. UK
Email:
tash@indymedia.org Member of the National Union of Journalists [No: 014345]
____________________________________________
"It is not enough to curse the darkness.
It is also necessary to light a lamp!!"
___________________________________________
Tash [alan lodge]
e-mail:
tash@indymedia.org
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