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People Move

The Mirror’s Instagram project, #PeopleMove, highlights the stories of those seeking sanctuary in the UK. This week we heard from Sabir Zazai about why his mini sculpture is so special to him.

Sabir was 21 when he fled Afghanistan in 1999, because of the war. He went on to get a degree and Masters in the UK and is now chief executive of Scottish Refugee Council.

He says: “This is a miniature version of the Reconciliation sculpture in Coventry Cathedral Ruins. It made me realise things can be rebuilt after war. The civil war destroyed our home in Kabul. The only thing my grandmother had to shelter us kids with was her scarf.

I have these terrible images of the things I saw as a child in the street - people without limbs. I see them in my dreams. I reached the UK in the back of a packed lorry with dozens of other men, women and children.”

Campaigners are claiming victory after the announcement that Liverpool's 2025 Pride WILL go ahead - with the promise of being “louder, prouder and truly ours”.

It had been cancelled this year with organisers citing "significant financial and organisational challenges" but they have since "listened to the community" and it has been rescheduled.

Sahir House, the city’s oldest LGBTQ+ charity says: “We can’t wait to show you what’s coming. From an exciting new march route to a queer arena celebration not to be missed”.

It will include activities for young people and families and a Pride Quarter party.

A young graduate who fled Burma’s civil war and lost both his parents says completing his degree is ‘a symbol of survival’ - and a tribute to his loved ones.

Aung Khant Kyaw was forced to leave Myanmar before travelling to Belfast to pursue his education.

Last week he graduated from Queen's University Belfast with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, saying "turning pain into purpose takes time, but it's possible."

He says: “Graduating means more than a degree for me, it’s a symbol of survival, of honouring my parents' dreams, and of hope. As my father was a Civil Engineer, I initially followed this path but eventually chose mechanical engineering.”

(Image: Squeaky Bean)

Each week we share dishes from our rich and diverse food scene. This week we share this gorgeous tuna orzo sharing salad by Squeaky Bean.

Ingredients:

• 100g orzo pasta
• 1 small lemon, juice and zest
• 2 tbsp wholegrain or Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp crushed chillies (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, toasted (optional)
• 1 bunch spring onions, white and light green parts finely sliced
• 100g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 150g radishes, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, quartered and sliced
• 50g capers (optional)
• 50g cornichon, sliced (optional)
• 50g rocket or other mixed greens
• 20g dill, leaves picked
• 1 can of tuna
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method:

1. Cook the orzo in plenty of salted, boiling water until tender. Rinse with cold water and drain.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, zest, mustard, olive oil, chilli and fennel seeds.
3. In a large bowl, mix the orzo with the spring onions, cherry tomatoes, radishes, cucumber, capers and cornichon. Toss with the dressing.
4. Rest for 30 mins in the fridge for the flavours to meld, toss again before serving.
5. Add the greens and dill just before serving.
6. Gently mix through the tuna or arrange on top.

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