Immigration Detention

Interview: Aderonke Apata

Aderonke Apata, who was detained in Yarl’s Wood ‘Immigration Removal Centre’ after fleeing homophobic attacks in her native Nigeria, speaks to Novara Media about her experience and why centres like Yarl’s Wood should be shut down.

  • Published 11 April 2014

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