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Asylum: Afghanistan

Asked by Abtisam MohamedLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 5 February 2025UIN 26868

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department considers Afghanistan to be a safe country for asylum returns.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Our assessment of the general situation in Afghanistan is set out in the relevant country policy and information notes, which are available on the GOV.UK website.

All asylum and human rights claims from Afghan nationals are carefully considered on their individual merits in accordance with our international obligations.

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