Hunger strikers are seeking refuge from war, poverty and torture

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell should immediately grant the right to stay in Ireland to the 33 Afghan asylum seekers.

Hunger strikers are seeking refuge from war, poverty and torture
Thu, 18 May, 2006 - 01:00
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They came to Ireland in a desperate bid to escape from war, poverty and torture in Afghanistan.

Violence has risen sharply there in recent months with attacks by US forces, roadside bombings and suicide attacks.

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