Shift in Asylum Trends: Afghanistan Leads in Applications to the UK, Surpassing Previous Highs from Albania
London, UK – The landscape of asylum claims in the United Kingdom is undergoing a significant shift, with Afghanistan emerging as the leading source of applications in the year leading up to June 2024. More than 9,300 Afghans sought refuge in the UK during this period, reflecting the ongoing crises in the region. This surge from Afghanistan marks a noteworthy change from the previous year when Albanians dominated asylum applications. In 2022, over 17,300 Albanians, …