Afghan scholars in UK fear they may be forced to return home

Government urged to grant current cohort of Afghans on Chevening scholarship programme indefinite leave to remain

Afghan scholars studying in the UK under a Foreign Office scheme say they live in fear of being forced back into Taliban clutches.

The current cohort of Afghan Chevening scholars say they are stuck in limbo and face the possibility of having to return to Afghanistan after their graduation in September or once their visas expire.