only immigration prison opened, campaigners are hoping they have scored a victory against child detention. On the third anniversary of the opening of the centre, there were no children locked up and visitors were told there had been none for several weeks.
Vigorous campaigning by the Scottish TUC, the Scottish Socialist Party especially Rosie Kane MSP and Scottish campaigns in defence of asylum seekers have highlighted the plight of all immigration detainees. They particularly highlighted the plight of children such as the Ays who were held in Dungavel as well as various centres in England before being deported to Germany.
The task now will be not only to make sure that children are not returned to prison, but that the place is shut down as soon as possible. Naseh Ghafor must stay Iraqi asylum seeker Naseh Ghafor spent 46 days on hunger strike in his battle to remain in the UK.
As the local Sheffield paper put it, for magician David Blaine it was a publicity stunt, but for Naseh Ghafor his hunger strike is a matter of life or death. Naseh's family were wiped out in northern Iraq.
During the process of "Arabization", Naseh says his father was killed and his Mother and two sisters disappeared - presumed dead. Terrified, Naseh fled.
But his asylum claim has been refused. He was evicted from his NASS accommodation, his financial support cut, and has no right to work - he was destitute and homeless, and subject to removal. Frightened by a situation whereby he could be sent back to Iraq • Write to the Minister for Immigration Des Browne requesting that Naseh Ghafor be given official protection. See the model late www.ncadc.org.uk Fax Des Browne on 020 7273 2043, or from outside the UK + 44 20 7273 2043.