On 9 January Asher Samson, from Birmingham, was deported to Pakistan, despite last-minute attempts to convince the authorities that his case warranted a judicial review because the proper procedures had not been followed. Mr Samson came to the UK in 2004 to continue theology training in order to become a pastor. He decided to apply for asylum here after being beaten and threatened with execution by Islamic extremists during visits to Pakistan. A friend from his church writes, ‘He has no close family there, and rightly fears for his life. We can only pray; though on one level that seems so little, we know it is the most effective thing to do.’
Christian is deported despite Islamic threats
Written by David Fletcher 11 Jan 2019Additional Info
- Pray: for God to protect Asher now that he is in Pakistan, and for his family in the UK. Pray for justice to be done for other Christians in similar circumstances whose appeals are still pending. (Deuteronomy 10:18)
- More: www.britishpakistanichristians.org/blog/christian-man-back-in-uk-immigration-detention-despite-death-threats-and-reasonable-fear-of-return