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UNHCR Calls the Cops on Sudanese Refugees attending World Refugee Day

Excerpt from: UNHCR Calls the Cops on Sudanese Refugees attending World Refugee Day

Yes. It’s true. Yesterday, we went to Vantage Points, a film festival organized by UNHCR in Metropolis Sofil to mark World Refugee Day. This was happening while 20 Sudanese refugees had been on hunger strike for 15 days to protest their maltreatment. We escorted 4 refugees on hunger strike and their families (including 8 children). The kids handed out flyers to the attendees that explain the reasons behind the hunger strike. Check photos here.They were completely ignored by UNHCR. When the film started, we went into the theater and lifted...

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Published By: Anti Racism Movement - Wednesday, 27 June, 2012