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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Danielle Summer

Afghan Youth Orchestra Welcomed to UK After Home Office U-Turn and Border War Debates

The Afghan Youth Orchestra is part of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), which has a campus in Kabul. (Credit: Reuters/TOBY MELVILLE)

The Home Office has overturned its decision to reject touring visa applications from the Afghan Youth Orchestra after widespread criticism.

The concert, which will see a group of exiled musicians between 14 and 22 perform, is set to take place in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool this month.

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