Photograph exhibition highlights refugees' stories

An exhibition featuring photographs and stories of asylum seekers and refugees is on display at a gallery in Hull.

The stories and photos include a man whose parents died in Sudan's civil war when he was aged 14. Anei said he was imprisoned and beaten for refusing to join the militia before fleeing to the UK.

Humber Street Gallery said: "It's been a real pleasure to see the work they (asylum seekers and refugees) have created, the connections they have made and their ability to play their part in telling their story."

The Sanctuary exhibition includes portraits taken by asylum seekers and runs until 8 June.

The exhibition producer Jonathan Turner, of Lens Lab Project, said: "The photographs taken by the group reveal aspects of the day to day tedium and frustration, as well as the joy of our days out together.

"These days out felt like welcome relief, and an opportunity to connect, and perhaps in some cases process previous ordeals."

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