LONDON: A former Afghan interpreter who worked for the British Army has been refused sanctuary in the UK for a third time. Hamzah, 35, a married father of four, now lives in fear for his life in Afghanistan after the three rejections. His former British colleagues describing him as “diligent, honest and hardworking,” The Times reported. Hamzah’s first application was refused because he “was not directly employed” by the UK government during his service in Afghanistan. A serving UK officer told The Times that he would support Hamzah’s sanctuary application with Britain’s Afghan relocations and assistance policy.

Source: The Times May 27, 2024 11:21 UTC