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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

Home Office slashes number of Afghan refugees allowed into UK after fleeing Taliban

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The Home Office is slashing the number of Afghan refugees to be allowed into the UK after fleeing the country – after finally launching a scheme following months of delay.

When Kabul fell to the Taliban amid terrifying scenes last August, ministers promised that 5,000 Afghans would be welcomed in the first year, primarily from emergency camps in neighbouring countries.

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