"A former army camp with a grey slate roof and yellow walls, the Sandholm centre, located north of the capital Copenhagen, is home to about 600 people who have sought refuge in this Scandinavian country. Most come from Afghanistan, Iraq, Sri Lanka or Algeria and many have been stranded there for years. Their claims for asylum have been rejected but they are also unable to return to their countries where they may face persecution. The protesters say they are ashamed of their government's immigration policies, which many believe to be the strictest in Europe." (Quoted from article)