Nadim Hussain is currently on day six of his hunger strike
An asylum seeker based in Cork says his"life is in danger" as he takes part in a hunger strike with the aim of staying in Ireland and avoiding being deported to India.Nadim Hussain came to Ireland from India after his parents were killed during a conflict in March of 2018. He applied for refugee status in Ireland and was placed in the Direct Provision system while awaiting approval.
In an interview with JOE, Hussain spoke about how he feels his efforts have yet to be recognised by the government. Hussain received an email - seen by JOE - from the office of the Taoiseach on 22 September saying that"the Taoiseach is pursuing the issue on behalf with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service".
Since then, Hussain has yet to receive another update from the Taoiseach's office or the Department of Justice. He began his hunger strike last Thursday, and his condition has rapidly deteriorated since. His progress has been documented in photos posted toHis GP has informed him that his kidneys have started to fail and his condition could be fatal if he continues the strike for another three days.
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