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Sad story of an Afghan asylum seeker in Australia

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There are more than 60 million refugees and displaced people in the world of which there are millions of Afghans who have left their country for protection. Many Afghans sought asylum in Europe and Australia, but with the new government in Australia and its tough policies, asylum seekers are in limbo about their future. Many asylum seekers have left their families behind and say their lives are very difficult during this time of uncertainty. An Afghan asylum seeker, Shafiullah Mushfiq, who is living in Australia for the last four year says his future is not clear and he misses his family and young children. He has shared his story with SBS Pashto. Please listen to him here.



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