Gay Asylum Seeker: 'Protect Us, Don't Punish Us'

A gay asylum seeker from Pakistan, Ali Raza Nasir, has shared his story with Sky News, highlighting the challenges he faces in returning home. Nasir, who was a student in the UK before applying for asylum, explained that he cannot return to Pakistan because he is gay. "My family is forcing me to come back to Pakistan to marry a girl, but I declined," he said. Nasir's interview reveals the pressure he faces from his family and the support he has found within the LGBTQ+ community in the UK. His case underscores the broader issue of LGBTQ+ rights and the challenges faced by asylum seekers fleeing persecution.