UK Denies Afghan Women's Rights Activist's Asylum Bid

An Afghan woman, "Mina," heavily involved in women's rights, had her UK asylum claim rejected despite Taliban threats, due to reportedly "no risk" from the Taliban. UK approvals for Afghan asylum cases plummeted from 98.5% in 2023 to 36% by late 2024. The Home Office's stance, seeing no danger or compelling reasons in Mina's case, starkly contrasts with Human Rights Watch's warnings about Afghan women's worsening plight. Mina feels endangered and hopes for a future away from systemic gender suppression.