Djoly (still) belongs in Sheffield!
Demonstrate: this Saturday 9th April 12-2pm, outside Sheffield Town Hall
Djoly came to the UK, 9 years ago fleeing political persecution in Congo DRC. Since arriving here Djoly’s contribution to various communities in Sheffield has been unparalleled. In 2003, he founded Africa Time, an organisation promoting awareness of refugee issues in the UK. He is a longstanding volunteer with the Centre for HIV and Sexual Health.
A message from Djoly...
“I’m very grateful to all of you for sympathising with my case and for all your support and commitment.
It is true that we are all devastated that The Home Office has refused my case and is focusing on deportation despite the success of the bail.
My solicitor still feels confident that we have a very good argument for me to stay in the UK and the Sheffield community ties and support are part of that argument.
Please lets take action to help stop deportation”
Djoly (also known as Bavwidi Mpanzu) 7th April 2011
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We need all the help we can from the wider community. Here are 3 ways you can help:
- Financial support
We need to raise money for further solicitor’s fees to stop deportation.
Please write cheques to South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group. Write “Djoly / your name” on the back of the cheque and post it to SYMAAG c/o Scotia Works Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE.
You can also deposit money directly into SYMAAG account
Bank: The Co-operative Bank
Sort code: 08 92 99
Account No. 652 986 37
Account Name: SYMAAG
Please quote “Djoly / your name” as reference when depositing the money or send the receipt given by the bank to SYMAAG’s address mentioned above and writing: “Djoly / your name” on the back. This will help reconciling the transactions.
We will make public all receipts and invoices.
2. Petition Rt Hon Theresa May, the Home Secretary and David Blunkett MP, the former Home Secretary
Send an e-mail to
Ask them to do everything in their powers for Djoly to be spared from detention / deportation and be given permission to stay. Please quote his Home office ref: M1134919.
3. Vigil for Djoly
Come to the vigil Saturday April 9th, 12.00-2.00, Outside the Sheffield Town Hall.
There will be speeches
4. Learn more about Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and why people like Djoly leave their home countries to look for safety abroad. Djoly has recommended http://allafrica.com/ as a good source of information about African and Congolese politics and history
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For more information about the Djoly Campaign group contact James Kazadi: jameskazadi@yahoo.fr
For information about the Africa Time community group see http://www.africaninsheffield.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=69&Itemid=62 and http://www.sheffieldhelpyourself.org.uk/full_search_new.asp?group=23735
If you want to come to any SYMAAG meeting or event but find it hard to afford transport don’t be put off! Please bring your ticket or a receipt and we can pay you back at the meeting. Or let us know in advance.
Stuart Crosthwaite, Secretary, South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group (SYMAAG)
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