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Ann is 16 years old. She goes to school in Brighton, a town by the sea in the south of England. 

But now, she might be forcedMade to do something. to leave the country. 

Ann came to Britain in 2020. Before that, she lived in SudanA country in northeast Africa with a population of 45 million. . In Sudan, Ann's father and sister were arrestedStopped by the police and taken to a police station. after they took part in protestsWhen people show they are unhappy about something. Some people protest by bringing a big group of people together and marching or chanting. against the country's leaders. 

Ann came to the UK with her family to find a safe place to live. They still do not know where her father is. 

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Today, Ann is getting ready for her GCSEThe national exams taken by 15 and 16-year-olds in parts of the UK. exams. She has not missed a day of school, even though she was made to move to LondonThe capital city of the United Kingdom. It has a total population of 14 million. . 

But now, officials have told Ann she must leave Britain. Her school has started a campaignAn organised set of actions to achieve a certain goal. to make sure Ann can stay. They say the family will be in danger if they have to return to Sudan. 

There are many children who go to school in Britain that came to the UK because they were in danger at home. And Ann is not the only one who is fighting to keep the life she has built. 

In London, two teenagers who came to Britain from AfghanistanA mountainous Asian country, slightly larger than France, whose neighbours include Pakistan, Iran and China. may not be able to take their exams this summer. This is because their families have been moved to cities far away from London. 

Yes! A welcoming country would not ask teenagers to leave while they are studying for their exams. 

No! Britain is a welcoming country. Look at all the people who are campaigning for Ann to be allowed to stay.