Ndagire Oliva Mubira Must Stay (Posted 16/05/07)

Ndagire is a 31-year-old woman who escaped from Uganda in 2003. She has been living in Coventry, with her 3-year-old son, Andrew Wamala.

Ndagire and Andrew were seized by immigration officers at home last night and are presently in transit to Heathrow. They are due to leave the UK on British Airways flight BA0063 to Entebbe at 21:15 this evening.

Ndagire sought sanctuary in the UK following the disappearance of her Rwandan husband. She has had no contact with him since his disappearance and he is believed dead. Ndagire herself experienced gang rape and severe torture at the hands of the Ugandan authorities prior to her escape.

The Uganda/USA Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (2006)
The government's human rights record remained poor: serious problems remained, including: violence and discrimination against women; female genital mutilation (FGM); violence and abuse of children, particularly sexual abuse; trafficking in persons; violence and discrimination against persons with disabilities; forced labor, including by children; and child labor. Unlawful killings by security forces; disappearances; security forces use of torture and abuse of suspects; vigilante justice; harsh prison conditions; official impunity; arbitrary arrest; incommunicado and lengthy pretrial detention; restrictions on the right to a fair trial and on freedoms of speech, the press, and association; limited freedom of religion; abuse of internally displaced persons (IDPs); restrictions on opposition parties; electoral violence and irregularities; government corruption:

Ndagire has been in receipt of ongoing treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder since her arrival in the UK. Mental health professionals consider her to be at risk of self-harm and suicide. She is convinced that she will be re-arrested on arrival in Uganda. Every professional who has had contact with Ndagire believes her account to be 100% genuine.

Both Ndagire are at extreme risk if this evening's planned deportation takes place. Please show them your support; this vulnerable woman and child should not be deported against their will.

What you can do to help
1. Fax Liam Byrne, Minister for Immigration, download the model fax 'Ndagirebyrnefax.doc', which you can copy/amend/write your own (please ensure inclusion of Ndagire Oliva Mubira and Andrew Wamala: Home Office reference: M1210799. Ask for Ndagire's removal to be deferred pending consideration of a review of her case.

Fax: 0207 035 4745 (+ 44 207 035 4745 from outside the UK)

2. Fax Willie Walsh, BA Chief Executive Officer, download the model fax 'NdagireBAfax.doc', which you can copy/amend/write your own please ensure inclusion of British Airways flight BA0063 from Heathrow to Entebbe at 21.15 this evening, in the fax.

Fax: 020 8759 4314 from outside the UK + 44 20 8759 4314

Please copy any faxes sent to:
davestamp@asirt.org.uk

For more information, please contact Dave Stamp,
Asylum Support & Immigration Resource Team, on 0121 772 6700.

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Asylum Support & Immigration Resource Team