Afghan asylum seekers
Afghan Teenagers Sentenced to Long Detention for Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl in UK Amid Rising Immigration Concerns
Dec 09, 2025 12:08 pm CST
Two Afghan teenage asylum seekers have been sentenced to lengthy detention periods for raping a 15-year-old girl in central England. The case highlights growing concerns about crimes committed by asylum seekers in the UK, sparking nationwide protests and influencing public opinion on immigration policies. The judge took the unusual step of allowing the 17-year-old perpetrators to be publicly identified due to public interest considerations.
Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future as US Suspends Visa Processing After DC Shooting Incident
Nov 28, 2025 04:57 am CST
The indefinite suspension of US visa processing for Afghan nationals following a shooting incident near the White House has left thousands of Afghan refugees in limbo. Many who fled Taliban persecution and have waited years for resettlement decisions now face increasing risks in temporary host countries like Pakistan, where deportations and harassment of Afghan refugees have intensified. Former government workers, journalists, and US allies fear persecution if forced to return to Afghanistan while their last path to safety appears closed.