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Zimbabwean rugby player detained in UK
15 Sep 2013 at 04:33hrs | Views
A promising Zimbabwean rugby player has been detained in Scotland, pending deportation to Harare.
Moses Mazomba was detained in August and is threatened with removal to Zimbabwe on 19 September.
Moses, the 24 year old Zimbabwean rugby player from Glasgow has been given removal directions to Harare next Thursday on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET701 at 21.00hrs.
Moses came to the UK in 2008 to receive medical treatment for an eye condition, but claimed asylum following the deterioration of the economic and political situation in Zimbabwe.
Moses started college in 2009, studying for a diploma in computing, where he met his girlfriend who is now training to be a nurse.
Moses wanted to continue his studies but was not able to do so because of his immigration status. Despite this setback, Moses has made a life for himself in Glasgow; as a devoted member of his congregation; the Glasgow Living Waters Church, as a keen sportsman, and a volunteer at African Caribbean Centre. Moses has played for the semi-professional rugby team Cartha Queen's Park since 2009, as well as playing with the Glasgow Falcons basketball team.
Campaigners say Moses's health has deteriorated since being detained as he has been denied access to the treatment he needs following a corneal transplant. He needs to see his consultant but the Home Office have refused to release him from detention to attend appointments. Moses risks losing his sight.
Moses Mazomba was detained in August and is threatened with removal to Zimbabwe on 19 September.
Moses, the 24 year old Zimbabwean rugby player from Glasgow has been given removal directions to Harare next Thursday on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET701 at 21.00hrs.
Moses came to the UK in 2008 to receive medical treatment for an eye condition, but claimed asylum following the deterioration of the economic and political situation in Zimbabwe.
Moses started college in 2009, studying for a diploma in computing, where he met his girlfriend who is now training to be a nurse.
Moses wanted to continue his studies but was not able to do so because of his immigration status. Despite this setback, Moses has made a life for himself in Glasgow; as a devoted member of his congregation; the Glasgow Living Waters Church, as a keen sportsman, and a volunteer at African Caribbean Centre. Moses has played for the semi-professional rugby team Cartha Queen's Park since 2009, as well as playing with the Glasgow Falcons basketball team.
Campaigners say Moses's health has deteriorated since being detained as he has been denied access to the treatment he needs following a corneal transplant. He needs to see his consultant but the Home Office have refused to release him from detention to attend appointments. Moses risks losing his sight.
Source - NewsdzeZimbabwe
