A. Muzamil is from Ghana. He is a refugee and is currently doing a vocational training as a kitchen chef in Bamberg. Before starting his training, he lived in the Ankerzentrum in Bamberg for more than six months. During this time, he went through serious and disturbing experiences.

After only a few days in the Ankerzentrum, his behavior and personality changed. He was no longer the same person he used to be. He became withdrawn, anxious, and emotionally affected. The person he was before arrival slowly disappeared as a result of what he experienced inside the center.

Muzamil reports repeated harassment by security staff, including unnecessary control, intimidation, and disrespectful treatment. He also faced constant pressure related to the Dublin Regulation, which created fear of transfer to another country and made him feel unsafe and unstable.

In addition, he received negative decisions and official letters without proper explanation or legal support. These letters caused confusion, fear, and emotional distress. During his asylum process, his interview was interrupted, which affected his ability to explain his situation fully and fairly.

These combined experiences had a strong negative impact on his mental health and sense of identity. Life in the Ankerzentrum did not only delay his future; it changed him as a person. Even after leaving the Ankerzentrum, the effects of this period remain visible in his daily life.