Maryam, a community activist who has spoken out against the Taliban and its approach to women’s rights, said she felt threatened and scared of dying if she was forced to return.
A woman who was at risk of being sent back to Afghanistan and feared for her life has spoken of her happiness and excitement at hearing she will be allowed to stay in the UK.
She said: “I received a call from my lawyer when I was in college. My lawyer said that there is very good news – you will receive your visa in the next two weeks without going to court. Maryam said she had hoped for an indefinite visa, adding: “But still, I’m happy. It’s better than sending me back to Afghanistan.”
Ms Thewliss, the SNP MP for Glasgow Central, said: “I’m very relieved to hear that the Home Office have withdrawn the refusal of Maryam’s visa extension – it was an appalling decision. I hope that she will now have more certainty that her future is safe. Top news stories today Ms Thewliss had previously hit out at the Home Office decision notice which suggested Maryam and her husband could return to Afghanistan.
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