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2021.08.18 07:23 GMT+8

UK plans to welcome thousands of Afghans in new refugee plan

Updated 2021.08.18 07:23 GMT+8
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Britain on Tuesday announced plans to welcome up to 5,000 Afghans fleeing the Taliban during the first year of a new resettlement program that will prioritize women, girls and religious and other minorities. 

In the long term, the program aims to assist up to 20,000 people.

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