I meant to say "demonstrations and lobbying MP's will not help".

--- On Sat, 14/2/09, SUNTOU TOURAY <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

From: SUNTOU TOURAY <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Abdoukarim is in high spirits
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Date: Saturday, 14 February, 2009, 12:56 AM







Haruna, the Nyacho is in good spirit. Dr Ebrima Ceesay also gave his opinion to karim. His expert advice is of value to the case. Care should be taken to avoid stating certain issues online. The important thing for all concern is to pray and be in regular contact with karim for comfort and reassurance. 
LJD's consul is of significance and we hope he will continue providing alternative legal advice whenever call upon. I don't think demonstration and lobbying MP's will not help at this current point in time. 
suntou

--- On Fri, 13/2/09, Haruna Darbo <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

From: Haruna Darbo <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Abdoukarim is in high spirits
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Date: Friday, 13 February, 2009, 8:58 PM




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JDAM,
 
Thanks for this guidance in focusing individual and organisation efforts toward yielding Karim some secour. I am proud of you. By way of this note, I share admiration for Hon. Mai Fatty for extending assistance to Karim's ordeal. I am proud of all of you and the many individuals who are doing their part in submitting affidavits particularly Saihou Mballoh and Suntou. This is indeed the spirit of community and greater value can flow from this display of community.
 
Haruna.
 

 


Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:00:27 +0000
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Subject: Re: [>-<] Abdoukarim is in high spirits
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Ansu, and All
  
RE:        ABDOUKARIM SANNEH                                    CASE REF: 20087234
 
I spoke with Karim for an hour and fifteen minutes Thursday evening, and in pertinent part, here are some tasks we may undertake as members of our online community. A case like Karim's may implicate not only legal, but political considerations. As we search, with Karim, for a solution to this difficult and urgent matter, the sequence of events dictate that we remind ourselves of the following so as to chart a way forward from the perspective of the Forums. The following information was supplied by Karim for his colleagues on the Post, and the L. 
 
Karim was screened, i.e., preliminarily interviewed, on 07 July 2009
 
His substantive asylum interview was slated for 10 February, 2009, but cancelled by the UK Border and Immigration Agency (BIA), and Karim detained. Although unstated to Karim, the reason for detention may be that he had no leave, i.e., visa expired, as of time he applied for international protection. 
 
Karim's representation was commenced by Refugee Legal Centre (RLC), LEEDS, but with him now housed at the Hammondsworth Immigration Removal Centre in London, his file is now with the West London office of the RLC.
 
Substantive asylum interview likely to take place within the next two weeks as Karim is put on fast track. Again, fast track procedures are usually related to, among other reasons, the consideration that an applicant has no existing leave to remain in the UK at the time of applying for international protection.
 
Karim said he pointed out the state of general lawlessness in Gambian public life as the key supporting fact of his central claim that as a political activist, he is wanted by the Government of Yahya Jammeh. In the jargon of international protection, the Gambia Government harbours an adverse interest in Karim.
 
As the above sentence is the crux of the matter, I wish to remind those who intend to make representations on behalf of Karim to keep his own reasoning in mind, as well as aligning any representation to the letter and spirit of Article 1 (A) (2) of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees thus:
  

A. For the purposes of the present Convention, the term “refugeeâ€� shall apply     to any person who: 
  
(2) "owing to well founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, is outside the country of his nationality and is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself of the protection of that country; or who, not having a nationality and being outside the country of his former habitual residence as a result of such events, is unable or, owing to such fear, is unwilling to return to it. 
 
On the objective evidence, Karim has a strong case, but I urge as many of us as possible to make individual representations considering the propensity of the BIA, in the name of the Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD), to refuse applications on the ground, among others, that The Gambia is a democracy. 
 
I recommend that representations be made in the following order of priority.  
  

(1) The RLC, at fax number 02089873061, contact person is Barbara
Rationale: As Karim's legal advisers, the RLC not only prepares him for his  substantive interview, but attends the interview, albeit as mere observers. In the event of a refusal, the RLC may front the appeal and deal with all support documentation in the matter. The RLC may not use every single representation at the initial stage, but if the matter proceeds to appeal, the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal would quite likely consider all material favouring Karim, and pertinent to his matter. 
 
(2) Amnesty International 
Rationale: An independent and respected international voice committed to the protection of human rights and dignity, it is a powerful pressure group for Karim's supporters to utilise. Karim said AI has dedicated an officer to his matter.
 
(3) Karim's Member of Parliament
Rationale: Although far less useful compared to the RLC as legal representative, and AI, as a credible and internationally respected pressure group, the MP can make representations to the SSHD on behalf of Karim.
 
(4) The SSHD
Rationale: As the political head of the Home Office, the public relations aspects of difficult cases, especially when removals are imminent, end up in her immediate environment. She may not deal with the matter personally, but she is likely to be made aware in cases attracting huge interest and incessant representations. 
 
As part of our struggle for a Gambia without Jammeh at the helm of national affairs, Karim deserves the individual and collective support of members of the Post, and L. In this electronic age, a representation can be sent to all four recipients without any difficulty.
 
Karim would help us with the appropriate contact information, especially email, of the above individuals, and organisations. He may be able to get this from his legal representative.
 
As the fast track window can be quite narrow, time is of the essence.
 
Karim himself is contactable on telephone number 02082833850, extension 1266. 
 
 
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO QUOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN ANY FORMAL CONTACT ON BEHALF OF OUR COLLEAGUE
 
ABDOUKARIM SANNEH                                    CASE REF: 20087234
 
 
Please start thinking of what you want to say by way of representation to the 4 above. The fact that Professor Jammeh's Gambia is a ruthless dictatorship should of course be a central plank of any representation. As a general rule, this in itself is only significant in so far as it directly affects Karim. His contributions in the democratisation struggle amply demonstrates the Professor's adverse interest in him. 
 
Karim asks that I extend his appreciation to Saihou Mballow, who already contacted the office of the SSHD, and James Bahoum, who already spoke to his legal representative. 
 
 
 Let us go to work for the physical integrity of a longstanding colleague
 
 
 
 
 
 
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