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Overcrowded Manston Facility Faces Racism, Health Crisis
8/26/2025
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Story summary
- Manston, a former military base in Kent, is overcrowded, housing 4,000 asylum seekers in a facility designed for 1,600.
- Many asylum seekers arrive in poor health, leading to increased hospital visits for crush injuries and infections.
- Staff have reported instances of inappropriate treatment, including racist remarks and neglect.
- An investigation is underway regarding the treatment and incidents of racism at the facility.
