'I was in fear of losing my life in Africa' | Migrants in America

A man from Africa hopes to be granted asylum. He says poverty, danger, and social unrest in his country forced him out. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the story.

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[carolkrone]

I'm sick of these bleeding heart news stories about people who came to this country ILLEGALLY!

[adriansandoval]

Welp. Unfortunately simply wanting a better life because your country is in poverty isn’t a qualifying reason for asylum.

[betsyhooks]

Everyone will say their life was in danger I'd say it too if I would be granted everything free

[AnythingJW]

Why this dude didn't flee to Europe then? I'm in fear of my life in NYC now!

[ry]

Asylum doesn't state that you are allowed to "pick n' choose" a country.

[utandr]

The whole damn africa??? You mean to tell me theres not one safe country in africa???

[yanalicious]

The fact that a building collapsed in the Bronx goes to show this city is really falling apart.

[davy-qg]

I’m in fear of losing my life right here 🍎

[nancyking]

We have Homelessness, Gangs and Violent Crimes Right Here in The United States!.

[Baboon-nkwq]

That's crazy, lots of people are in fear of losing their lives with all of these people we don't know in the country.

[silentmentor]

He feared for his life so he abandoned his parents, siblings, wife, kids etc. to save his sorry butt!

[jerrywillard]

This trips me out, what made them think this shit was gonna be easy? I can't even fly to japan and pick up my in-laws with out a whole bunch of paper work

[pennylane]

I’m would think some of them were told what to say when asked why they came. Many of them if they were properly vetted for asylum would not qualify and be sent back.

[ThatftChick]

This is an interesting story. The reporter says there's a long trek, a dangerous journey, pointing out that things are so bad for these people but that it's an ILLEGAL journey. I'm confused. They want Americans to feel bad for actions that are illegal???

[Babyboo-qdwb]

Then once they come, they talk about how good they're country is and how america is so bad, then go back, yall taking up to much space and yall are not welcomed

[roadtrip]

Get them out of here! They should have to go back the same way they got here and be locked up stop giving them money cell phone and plane tickets!

[peterpowder]

Asylum seekers are to go to their nearest country for asylum. That’s the deal

[BillyD]

Because i don't like the life im living doesn't mean i can just move in on a rich person snd expect them to take care of me..

[johnglenn]

A better life?? Life is hard and sucks for everyone in every country should everybody pack up and leave when life gets hard??

[enflans]

I'm not American and never really liked Trump, but I have a prediction that if he runs for election next year, he and the Republican party will win by a landslide, and I hope he takes care of this whole "asylum" issue.