Britain takes in queer Afghans
UK makes important statement by taking in nearly 30 queer Afghans
The lives of queers in Afghanistan have become even more dangerous since the Taliban took power in the country. Now Great Britain, among others, has reacted - and in a special way. The country has decided to take in 29 people who would otherwise have been persecuted in their own country because of their sexual orientation.
However, it is not to remain "only" with the 29 people. It has already been declared that even more Afghans will be given the opportunity to lead a self-determined life.
Who was admitted?
The first people admitted by the British government are mainly young male and female students and people who have been actively campaigning for queer rights in their country so far. Since the activists are likely to be known to the Taliban, among others, they would be presum...
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