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Planes have changed: Britain’s controversial asylum policy
Jun 15, 2022
Guests Joel Budd, Social Policy Editor, and Avantika Chukoti, International Correspondent, dive into the complexities of asylum policies and Afghanistan's economy. They discuss Britain's controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, halted by the European Court of Human Rights. Budd highlights legal and moral objections while Chukoti reveals the Taliban’s surprising ability to collect taxes amidst a collapsing economy. Both emphasize the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and the global challenges facing electric vehicle adoption.
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