The Medway Messenger is heaping pressure on the home office to let 19-year-old asylum seeker Husien Panahi, who has become a favourite in the local community, stay in Britain. The paper launched a campaign to help him stay after being contacted by his school. Prominent local figures, including the Bishop of Rochester and MP Robert Marshall-Andrews, have lent support.
Husien fled to Britain from Afghanistan six years ago after his parents were killed by the Taliban. He fears his life could be threatened if he is returned, but the immigration tribunal has refused to extend his leave to remain in Britain. (Via Newspaper Society)
