No Small Victories: Ahmed

Lucy talks to ‘Ahmed’, an asylum seeker from Afghanistan who worked for NATO until 2021. He explains why he fled his country and what sustains him in his quest for safety as he navigates the UK’s cruel, hostile environment policies.

Follow the links below to find out more about Afghanistan and the challenges Afghan refugees face in finding safety in the UK today .

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Afghanistan

Instability in Afghanistan, Council of Foreign Relations
Amnesty International, Afghanistan Report
UNHCR: Afghanistan Crisis
Channel 4 documentary series: Evacuation


Refugees from Afghanistan 

Afghanistan refugees at risk of deportation to Rwanda
A tale of two protection systems: Afghan and Ukranian Refugees
Lead by Donkeys ‘Every single refugee has a story’
Secret pause on Afghan resettlement schemes
From Our Own Correspondent (BBC): Afghan migrants in limbo in Pakistan

Useful Resources

Right to Remain Toolkit
Migrants Organise: We Keep Each Other Safe! Rwanda Resources and Actions