Reker Ahmed

Stabbed for seeking asylum

Last weekend, teenage Iranian-Kurdish asylum seeker Reker Ahmed was attacked near his home in Croyden, South London. Its believed around 20 people took part in the attack, and he is very lucky to be alive. It shows the kind of violence that constant media and government attacks on asylum seekers and minorities is breeding.

Friday: Candle-lit vigil, 8pm by York Minster

York Stand Up To Racism are calling on people to assemble at the ‘West Front’ of York Minster. If you can, bring a candle in a jar.