Alia is faced with fear and hostility in her asylum accommodation, afraid to even go to the shops due to palpable hostility from the local community. Recent footage of anti-immigration and anti-Muslim riots targeting asylum seeker accommodations has only increased her anxiety. Witnessing a mob attack the local mosque from her window, she fears for her safety next. The violence stemmed from an attack at a mosque, triggering unrest fueled by misinformation and anti-migrant rhetoric.
As a former Iraqi volleyball player fleeing threats of honor killing, Alia’s struggles in the UK have been met with hostility from the Home Office and her community, leading to multiple suicide attempts. Mainstream politicians’ rhetoric has played a significant role in escalating the violence, with both Conservative and Labour parties contributing to the toxic atmosphere.
The far-right’s rise has unleashed a terroristic strain emboldened by mainstream acceptance of anti-migrant sentiments, leading to riots across the UK. Both Labour and Conservative policies have perpetuated dehumanization of migrants, ultimately contributing to the unrest and endangering individuals like Alia