A refugee’s plea for Europe to open its “hearts and borders” brought a London audience to tears on the second night of the Letters Live series.
The Syrian refugee, known only as Hossein, prompted the only standing ovation of the night as he made the plea to the “dear kind people of Europe” to “please open your hearts and borders”.
He was imprisoned twice for peaceful protest against the Assad regime before making an 87-day journey across 10 countries to the Calais refugee camp, where he has spent two months.
The refugee, who is currently waiting for leave to remain in the UK, said of the crisis: “Death is just a step away from refugees.
“History will judge all of us according to our actions. This will stain the heart of history and humanity and it can never be removed.
“Please open the doors to us refugees and save us. We are not terrorists, we are not soldiers, we are not politicians.”
His voice breaking, he added: “We are just ordinary people in pursuit of our peaceful life. I only want to live.”
Audience members wiped away tears after the emotional speech from the Syrian, who was wearing a “Choose Love” T-shirt as he addressed the crowd
The Syrian refugee, known only as Hossein, prompted the only standing ovation of the night as he made the plea to the “dear kind people of Europe” to “please open your hearts and borders”.
He was imprisoned twice for peaceful protest against the Assad regime before making an 87-day journey across 10 countries to the Calais refugee camp, where he has spent two months.
The refugee, who is currently waiting for leave to remain in the UK, said of the crisis: “Death is just a step away from refugees.
“History will judge all of us according to our actions. This will stain the heart of history and humanity and it can never be removed.
“Please open the doors to us refugees and save us. We are not terrorists, we are not soldiers, we are not politicians.”
His voice breaking, he added: “We are just ordinary people in pursuit of our peaceful life. I only want to live.”
Audience members wiped away tears after the emotional speech from the Syrian, who was wearing a “Choose Love” T-shirt as he addressed the crowd
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