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August 18, 1:10pm
UK Resettlement
- UK Home Office, “FACTSHEET: UK support to resettle Afghan nationals“; full details, “Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy: further information on eligibility criteria and offer details (Updated 4 June 2021)“
Acceptance in Tajikistan (RSD possible)
- Reuters, “Tajikistan says it’s ready to take in up to 100,000 Afghan refugees“
- The UNHCR/government does award RSD in Tajikistan (contact: https://www.unhcr.org/tajikistan.html, https://www.unhcr.org/centralasia/en/unhcr-in-tajikistan)
August 18, 12:25pm
India has announced emergency visas (prioritizing Hindus and Sikhs according to some sources, or open to all, according to other sources).
Link to apply: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
The Hindu, “India announces emergency e-visa for Afghans“
The Print, “India’s emergency visa open to all Afghans, has nothing to do with CAA, says govt“
Mint, “India begins e-visa facility for Afghan refugees. How to apply; helpline number“
August 18, 12:00pm
The New York Times live feed: “Afghanistan Live Updates: Taliban Meet Public Protest With Violence“
August 18, 11:25am
This document seems to be circulating among interested parties. It looks unofficial but legitimate – i.e. it directs people to genuine Canadian government websites and the advice seems sound. If anyone knows the provenance, please update us!
August 18, 11:15am
“Afghanistan’s neighbor Uzbekistan not opening doors to refugees”, Christian Science Monitor