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August 20, 2021

Afghan Immigrants in Greece Demand Sanctuary for Refugees Fleeing Afghanistan
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In Greece, hundreds of Afghan immigrants protested outside of Athens
Thursday, demanding support from the international community and the
European Union. Their protest came after Greece's migration minister
warned Greece would not be a gateway for Afghan refugees.

Souhela: "I just heard that Greek government don't want any refugees
more. But why? If, like, your own people should be at this situation,
what you will do? So, they have to stand with refugees, and they have to
stand with the Afghan people, and they have to help them in this
situation."

In Geneva, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees called for
Afghanistan's neighbors to keep their borders open to allow asylum
seekers to seek refuge abroad. The U.N. reports Taliban fighters are
conducting door-to-door visits to the homes of Afghans who worked with
the U.S. and NATO forces.


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