This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Create a large visa scheme to let Afghans fleeing the Taliban come to Britain
This petition urges the government to create a large settlement programme for Afghans fleeing the Taliban to come to Britain. This would go well beyond the assistance pledged to ex-interpreters and would assist Afghans who fear that their past work or background could prompt Taliban reprisals
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Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, thousands of Afghans have been trying to leave the country in fear of their lives. As the second-largest contributor to the international military force in Afghanistan, Britain should honour its years of pledges to support the Afghan people by providing a safe haven for those who fear reprisals from the Taliban, including journalists, NGO workers, women's rights activists and minority religious groups.
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The Home Office announced on 18 August 2021 a bespoke resettlement route for Afghan refugees who have been forced to flee the country. You can read more about it on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bespoke-resettlement-route-for-afghan-refugees-announced
We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:
Help the people of Afghanistan: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/594723
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