I got shocking news in the evening; it was posted by a friend of mine who keeps a very close eye on the news in Norway, especially the asylum policies’ and refugees’ news. The news stated that a 31 years old Palestinian wife and mother have started food strike and this has been going on since 18 days today. We are hearing about many food strikers these days, especially Palestinians who are fighting for their freedom and who are sick of the unreasonableness their prosecutors in Israel. The unique thing about this story, that the 31 years old pharmacist lives in Norway, Yes, the same Norway that located in Europe, as a rejected asylum seeker!
She couldn’t imagine going back to Gaza where she ran away from two years ago, became a refugee in Norway and they have rejected her request for protection. One might think this is an extreme measure to make a statement, but when one is facing death in case of return, sometimes one can see no way out but ending their own lives. The Norwegian society in general are a very peaceful society, with no strong reactions such as these, but as undocumented asylum seeker who have been suffering from the current government practices and their stubborn and ignorant actions, I can see why someone like Mrs. Hamad would do this and why she would go on with her strike and refuse to break it off before she get to stay. I don’t support strong actions in general but I do understand desperation !
Dear Mr. Stoltenberg, we are humans, one has limited tolerance before they breakdown, hope you’ll stop being so ignorant and draw a line to when you should stop sucking up to your racists voters, because nor you or them want more dead asylum seekers on your conscience!
My heart and prayers goes for the Hamad’s family, I wish she get to survive, and her son get to live with his mother again!
Link to the Norwegian News:
http://m.nrk.no/m/artikkel.jsp?art_id=18199716&a=1.8199716&f=%2Fnyheter%2Fdistrikt%2Fsorlandet%2F&h=nrk.no
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Yes Iver very important note!
Thanks for sharing!
Extremely important reading!!!! Please read and respond.
THIS IS NORWAY AT PRESENT!
It is our obligation as humans to provide asylum to those who are in need! Nobody leaves his homeland and his family and friends without a reason! I urge the Norwegian authorities to allow her to stay in Norway, and her family as well! She needs HELP! Asylum is a human right!
I agree with your Cordula, the situation is very critical, Children, men and women are left to die slowly and with no ability to be returned back, or the ones who they can return them they are here for serious reasons, and I’m not talking only about Palestinians also other nationalities!
It’s bad bad bad and very shameful…In the name of equality and fairness they never go back on their decisions which make me sick of them and their demeaning attitude toward us!
Norwegians are well aware of asylum seekers persecution in their homeland but in other hand they are always worried for their economy. they are always giving value and priority for their economy than Humanity, they always talk and state how much immigrants affect their economy. Arrogance get beyond the limit
Thank you for writing about their story, they apretiate it! It is so important that you stand up for what you see is wrong, and the best way to do so is with words and non violent actions. I am sure Bassam will be happy to read what you wrote! If you care to join their support group please go to:
http://www.facebook.com/StottegruppeForHindOgBassam
Thank you!
I surely agree Amina,NO VIOLENCE ,I’m glad that with so much little I can draw a smile on his face and I really wish his family will overcome this very difficult time!
Thanks also for the Palestinian community in Arendal whom have gone to the hospital right away for support…Will try my best to visit on Monday 😀