Speaking from an open space in the north of England, Jackson is a young man who has reached the UK after a harrowing journey from north Africa. A talented footballer and fan of Raheem Sterling, he is in limbo while his asylum application is considered. In fear for his own life, Jackson decided to leave Sudan, leaving a business he had started. One day he and three others set out to reach the UK on a rowing boat. Now he awaits the outcome of his asylum claim, still scared that he might have to go back to Sudan.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 20, 2020 09:56 UTC