The Guardian – ‘Head for the border, UK tells Afghans trying to flee’
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The Guardian – ‘Head for the border, UK tells Afghans trying to flee’
Afghans who want to flee to Britain may be better off heading to the border instead of awaiting RAF evacuation, according to The Guardian.
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