Taliban among reasons for seeking asylum in Slovenia

Ljubljana, 17 August - As the situation in Afghanistan has escalated, more Afghan citizens are likely to seek asylum in Slovenia in the coming week and months, as problems with the Taliban has so far been among the cited reasons for seeking international protection here, the Government Office for the Support and Integration of Migrants has said.

Ljubljana The Asylum Centre in Ljubljana's borough Vič, the biggest accommodation centre for asylum seekers in the capital. Photo: Bor Slana/STA File photo

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The Asylum Centre in Ljubljana's borough Vič, the biggest accommodation centre for asylum seekers in the capital.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA
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Ljubljana Refugees at the Ljubljana asylum centre. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA File photo

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Refugees at the Ljubljana asylum centre.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA
File photo

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