afghan

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On its reasoning for ending work visas for Afghans, the Home Office also cited the large numbers claiming asylum in the UK once their visas expired.

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The country is home to about 2.5 million refugees, mainly Afghan nationals, according to the UN refugee agency.

From Barron's

More than 8,000 Afghans have been forced from their homes by fighting with Pakistani forces along the border in recent days, the Taliban government said Tuesday.

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Despite close ties and a common language, Iran has joined Pakistan in pushing back huge numbers of Afghans in recent years after hosting them for decades.

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The feeling of being trapped has grown as Europe and the United States further tighten entry rules, with neighbouring Iran and Pakistan forcing out 2.5 million Afghans last year alone.

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