Refugee Stitches Face in Asylum Protest (Filed: 27/05/2003) An Iranian refugee has stitched his lips, eyes and ears together and is on hunger strike as a protest against the possibility of being deported. Abas Amini Abas Amini, 33, who is living in Nottingham, took the action after his successful bid for asylum was challenged by the Home Office. The Home Office said it would not comment on individual cases, but it is understood Mr Amini was given asylum three weeks ago after his original application was rejected. However, the Home Office is thought to be seeking a judicial review of...