Iraqi asylum seekers vow to continue demonstration in front of the Finnish Immigration Service building

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After a setback on Sunday, Iraqi demonstrators in front of the Finnish Immigration Service building have vowed to continue their protest, according to Walid Sahib, one of the organizers of the demonstration.

A total of four demonstrators were detained by the police on Sunday and released from custody three hours later.

“We will continue [with our protest],” said Sahib. “We are seeking permission from the city [of Helsinki]. We will go somewhere else if they say we cannot demonstrate in front of Migri.”

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• Police disband and detain Iraqi demonstrators in front of the Finnish Immigration Service building (8.12)
• Asylum seekers start indefinite demonstration in front of the Finnish Immigration Service (6.12)