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Afghan Asylum Seekers Plead Not Guilty in Nuneaton Rape Case
8/29/2025
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Story summary
- Two Afghan asylum seekers, Ahmad Mulakhil and Mohammad Kabir, pleaded not guilty to raping and abducting a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton.
- Both men, aged 23, remain in custody until a hearing on November 21; trial scheduled for January 26, 2026.
- The case has prompted political backlash and demands for clarity on the suspects' immigration status.
- Protests at Nuneaton Town Hall and the court reflect community tensions related to the allegations.
