Encountering the hostile environment: recently arrived Afghan migrants in London

Encountering the hostile environment: recently arrived Afghan migrants in London

Following the dramatic evacuation from Kabul airport in August 2021, the UK government proclaimed its commitment to a ‘warm welcome’ for Afghans. In this paper we draw on original qualitative research to explore the emerging experiences of evacuees, and other recent arrivals, during their first year...

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Main Authors:	Ryan, Louise, López, María E., Dalceggio, Alessia
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publications 2024
Subjects:	320 Political science 360 Social problems & services; associations
Online Access:	https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/9255/1/ryan-et-al-2024-encountering-the-hostile-environment-recently-arrived-afghan-migrants-in-london.pdf

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