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Asylum charity express disappointment over deportation court ruling
Human Rights activists and leaders of South Yorkshire's Migration and Asylum Action Group have expressed their disappointment after UK's high court ruled on Monday, the government's plan to send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda is "lawful." The court ruled that the scheme did not breach the United Nation's Refugee Convention or human rights laws.
Stab victim's family expresses disappointment but accepts court's decision
The mother of a young black man who was brutally stabbed to death while distributing church leaflets by a white racist in Sheffield city centre has told African Voices Platform, she and her family have accepted the court's decision to sentence her son’s killer under the mental health act 1983.
Speaking to Baillor Jalloh, Mart Koroma said: “Yes I welcome the decision. On behalf of my family, we all welcome it, although we are a bit disappointed because it’s a painful death and it’s a racial issue, but we don’t have a choice.”
Children’s Book Written in Honour of Mansa Musa
King Mansa Musa was the ninth ruler of the Mali Empire and is known for being the wealthiest man who ever lived in the world. His story of wealth, empire and generosity has largely been passed on orally but a recent shift has seen an increase in written accounts.
Is Abdi Suleiman the next MP for Sheffield Central?
African Voices Platform interviews Abdi Suleiman, a resident of Broomhall in Sheffield.
Abdi has put himself forward as a Labour MP candidate for Sheffield Central.
He formerly held a place as the Students Union President at the University of Sheffield, representing over 20,000 students. On this interview, we discussed Abdi's journey that started in his native land of Somalia. He shared his goals and inspirations as well as his aspirations for the future.
Sheffield University Launches New Hub to Support Minority Students
The Centre for Equity & Inclusion will seek to enhance the university experience for PGR's of colour, whilst challenging racism and other systems of power within and beyond the institution.