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Afghan Teens Sentenced for Rape; Protests Erupt Over Immigration

12/8/2025

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Afghan asylum seekers Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, were sentenced for raping a 15-year-old girl in Leamington Spa, UK after a May attack, with video evidence showing the victim pleading for help.
Jahanzeb faces automatic deportation after serving his 10-year 8-month sentence.
Niazal awaits asylum decision after a 9-year 10-month sentence.
The case has prompted protests and concerns about immigration policies.

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Afghan asylum seekers Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, were sentenced for raping a 15-year-old girl in Leamington Spa, UK after a May attack, with video evidence showing the victim pleading for help.
Jahanzeb faces automatic deportation after serving his 10-year 8-month sentence.
Niazal awaits asylum decision after a 9-year 10-month sentence.
The case has prompted protests and concerns about immigration policies.