Number of Afghans pursuing asylum spikes, hinting at loss of hope for peaceful homeland

KABUL -- The number of Afghans who are fleeing their country and seeking political asylum abroad has spiked dramatically during the past two years, a sign that people here are giving up the dream of a peaceful homeland to seek security and employment elsewhere. -- Number of Afghans pursuing asylum spikes, hinting at loss of hope ...
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