"I did not come here seeking wealth or running from poverty. In fact, I had a stable life back in my country, Yemen. I had a job, a house, a car, and everything I needed to live with dignity. What forced me to leave was not economic hardship, but persecution & fear for my safety & the safety of my family.
We refugees are not here to take advantage of the system. We are here to rebuild our lives, to work & to contribute"
Asylum seeker in the Epping Hotel.
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‘Every human being deserves dignity’: asylum seeker in Essex hotel calls for understanding
Man housed at hotel targeted in protests writes letter urging people not to resort to harmful stereotypesBen Quinn (The Guardian)
