Hear the gripping story of Azad who was forced by the Taliban insurgents to flee Afghanistan in 2012, making his way to Europe through the known migrant routes. Eventually ending up in Belgium, he lived in the shadow of society for 10 years, working on the black for miserable pay with no access to basic healthcare, while not being able to rent a home legally or even open a bank account.
His perseverance paid off as on his 8th attempt, 10 years after arriving, Belgium provided him with a refugee status. He now works, legally, and enjoys the same rights all Belgian citizens enjoy.
Stories humanise the numbers. They bring an emotional bond to the people migrating. Behind each decision we take on immigration, anything to make it easier or harder for immigrants to come or settle in, human lives are impacted.
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Presented by Jonathan Ketchell with contribution from Azad.

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