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Afghan, Syrian refugees face uncertain future in Denmark

Bashir Ahmad Khalil, an Afghan refugee in Denmark [Courtesy of Bashir Ahmad Khalil]

Six months after Denmark airlifted 956 Afghans from Kabul following the Taliban takeover of their country in August last year, they learned that their asylum is only guaranteed for two years in the Scandinavian country.

Their fear of uncertainty is exacerbated by the fact that about 100 Syrian refugees have recently been told it is safe for them to return to Damascus following years of protection in Denmark.

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