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Iranian Asylum Seekers Face Danger Under Controversial Scheme

11/18/2025

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Story summary

Afran, an Iranian asylum seeker, says he feels unsafe in France after return from the United Kingdom (UK) under the "one in, one out" scheme.
He and other returnees face threats from smugglers and street attacks.
Human rights advocates criticize the scheme for harshness and failing to protect vulnerable people.
The asylum seekers describe trauma and the toll of detention, with no safe refuge.

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Story summary

Afran, an Iranian asylum seeker, says he feels unsafe in France after return from the United Kingdom (UK) under the "one in, one out" scheme.
He and other returnees face threats from smugglers and street attacks.
Human rights advocates criticize the scheme for harshness and failing to protect vulnerable people.
The asylum seekers describe trauma and the toll of detention, with no safe refuge.