Are you concerned over the mysterious death of Abubakar Awudu Suraj? If so, APFS wants you to write and send your own letter of protest to Japan’s Ministry of Justice!
You can see a translation of our protest statement here.
Please tell the Ministry of Justice what you think, by following the link below:
https://www.moj.go.jp/mojmail/kouhouinput.php
Or send a fax to: 03-3592-7393
To the right, we have posted a letter that Suraj wrote, illustrated, and sent to his while he was still in detention. His gentle nature truly shines through (translation below)…
Thank you for taking action!
Translation of Suraj’s letter:
How are you? I’m sorry I haven’t written lately. Thank you for all that you’ve done. Let’s stick through this together. Your voice sounded strange when we last talked, and I wonder if it’s because you’ve been thinking so much and worrying. However, it seems to have gotten better, so I feel a bit relieved. It’s not good for your body if you’re always worrying, so every now and then—when you feel tired—it’s ok to take a break. There’s nothing more precious than life, so take care of yourself and be happy. We’ll be together forever. It has been getting colder lately so please take care of yourself and don’t catch a cold.
Awudu Suraj
12/04/2009
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- APFS
- APFS was established in the late 1980's when “newcomers” (the latest wave of immigrants) were making their way to Japan in great numbers. Japan was at the height of an economic bubble. However, it was long before the word “multiculturalism” became widely acknowledged in Japanese society, and foreign residents in Japan often had to face harsh reality of prejudice and oppression at their work place and in their daily lives . Under such circumstances, APFS was formed by Bangladeshi and Japanese members with the aim of creating a flourishing multicultural society in Japan based on a trusting relationship among its members. APFS started its history by fostering friendship between the Bangladeshi and Japanese, but we today have over 3200 members from 13 different countries. Living in Japan as a non-Japanese resident can be quite tough sometimes., particularly if you are a undocumented migrant. APFS provide support to non-Japanese residents through our consultation service that covers various issues such as medical care, visa status and labour problems. We also put a lot of effort into education programs to raise awareness regarding cultural diversity in Japanese society.