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Sunday, 14 March 2010
Don't deport to the Congo
I was proud to join friends, old and new, this Saturday to protest at the deportation of Congolese asylum seekers back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The situation in that country is still dire after years of war. What a tragedy that people who have fled their homes in fear for their lives have to protest at the actions of the British government which threatens to return them to their fate.
One of the most unpleasant features of the New Labour years has been the Government's desire to prove its 'toughness' on immigration by being the most draconian against those most in need of our support.
One of the most unpleasant features of the New Labour years has been the Government's desire to prove its 'toughness' on immigration by being the most draconian against those most in need of our support.
Anyone who doubts the seriousness of the situation in the Congo need only read read the United Nations High Commission fro Refugees report. It states
"Violence and brutal human rights abuses increased in the Democratic Republic of Congo throughout 2009. Two military campaigns by the Congolese army, in the east and north, resulted in a dramatic increase in violence against civilians by both rebel and government forces. At least 2,500 civilians were slaughtered, over 7,000 women and girls were raped, and more than 1 million people were forced to flee their homes. This pushed the total number of displaced people to over 2 million, the vast majority with limited or no access to humanitarian assistance, often forcing them to return to insecure areas to find food. United Nations peacekeepers supported Congolese army military operations and struggled to give meaning to their mandate to protect civilians."
You can read the whole report HERE
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