asylum

The following article by Sabby Dhalu, on the refugee crisis and forthcoming day of action, was originally published by the Morning Star.

Having created the crisis, Western governments, with their ample resources, are failing to provide the necessary humanitarian assistance. Racism frames Europe’s response, with Britain’s government one of the most vile. The 12 September protest should be supported by the widest progressive mobilisation.

Attacking refugees, immigrants and Muslims dominated the government’s agenda this summer, with the global refugee crisis hitting the headlines.