Frankfurt (Germany), 18 August (LaPresse) – “I feel safe and protected in the religious community’s shelter. I am very grateful for that.” This is what Faduma, a young Somali woman, told LaPresse, commenting on the possibility of receiving protection in Germany through asylum granted by a religious community in Nuremberg, whilst awaiting the German government’s decision on her transfer to Italy under the procedures set out in the Dublin Regulation. The young woman has been granted ‘Kirchenasyl’ – a form of protection offered by religious communities in Germany – after the German authorities have so far failed to revoke the transfer, which was announced for 4.30 am on Wednesday by the Lower Franconia Central Office for Foreigners. Faduma now hopes to be able to remain in Germany, where her family lives with protection and asylum status. “I really hope I can stay in Germany and live here with my family,” the young woman said through Stephan Reichel, chair of the ‘Mateo Kirche und Asyl’ association, which is following her case. Addressing the Italian government, Faduma stated: “I ask for understanding and fair treatment. I simply want to live in safety.”
Migrants: Faduma, a young Somali woman, says: “I feel safe now; I ask Italy to treat me fairly”
Frankfurt (Germany), 18 August (LaPresse) – “I feel safe and protected in the religious community’s shelter. I am very grateful for that.” This is what Faduma, a young Somali woman, told LaPresse, commenting on the possibility of receiving protection in Germany through asylum granted by a religious community in Nuremberg, whilst awaiting the German government’s decision on her transfer to Italy under the procedures set out in the Dublin Regulation. The young woman has been granted ‘Kirchenasyl’ – a form of protection offered by religious communities in Germany – after the German authorities have so far failed to revoke the transfer, which was announced for 4.30 am on Wednesday by the Lower Franconia Central Office for Foreigners. Faduma now hopes to be able to remain in Germany, where her family lives with protection and asylum status. “I really hope I can stay in Germany and live here with my family,” the young woman said through Stephan Reichel, chair of the ‘Mateo Kirche und Asyl’ association, which is following her case. Addressing the Italian government, Faduma stated: “I ask for understanding and fair treatment. I simply want to live in safety.”