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Supporters of Gambian woman set for deportation from UK sign petition

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Alhagie Mbye, The Pointโ€™s Senior Intโ€™l Correspondent The Point
Apr 22, 2025, 11:15 AM 2 min read Updated Apr 22, 2025
Supporters of Gambian woman set for deportation from UK sign petition

Fatou Tamba

Supporters of Fatou Tamba, Gambian national who claimed to be living in England for 18 years and currently arraigned for deportation by the immigration authorities are signing a petition for her deportation decision to be reversed.

Fatou, who was residing in the city of Liverpool, is also known for her involvement in working with women in similar status across the city prompting a fervent plea on her behalf and with her case intensively followed by the local press.

According to some of her supporters, Fatouโ€™s deportation could โ€œjeopardize her safety โ€ฆ with her familyโ€ and thus forcing her to return would be deemed โ€œunjustifiedโ€.

Prior to her recent case, The Point learnt that โ€œFatou in fact applied for asylum several years ago which was rejected by the relevant authorities โ€ฆ however she decided to stay and kept a low profileโ€.

This correspondent was also informed that โ€œconsequently the applicant continued to apply through another route based on her family life in the country โ€ฆ but was detained while trying to conduct the usual check-in at the immigration Centre โ€ฆโ€

Moreover, other political claims forwarded to this correspondent during the past few days cannot be verified or authenticated.

Nevertheless, is important to note that the UK designated The Gambia as a โ€œsafe country of originโ€ unless there is evidence to the contrary.

Furthermore, to be granted asylum, an applicant must establish a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of Race, Religion, Nationality or membership of a particular social group or political opinion.

Conversely, Fatouโ€™s supporters who are circulating the petition for assistance claimed that they are concerned as she is โ€œdepressed โ€ฆ and diabetic and needed medical attentionโ€.

The UKBA which is currently part of the Home Office cover various significant and major situations and decisions on a daily basis protecting the society with arguments centered around national security and the welfare of it citizens including enforcing UK Immigration law.

The Point has reached out to three different Charities in the city for an update.

Fatou, is due to be removed from the country next week.

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