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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor

What is happening with Afghan refugees in the UK?

Afghan refugee Ahmad with two of his children.
Afghan refugee Ahmad with two of his children. His family were told they had to move to Yorkshire. Photograph: Andy Hall/The Observer

Since the fall of Kabul in August 2021, 22,833 people have arrived in the UK from Afghanistan, nearly all of whom had at least one family member who served with the British authorities. Nearly 18 months later, about 9,000 are still living in temporary accommodation

Where are Afghan refugees staying?

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