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Failed Afghan asylum seekers face deportation following a court ruling

Over the last 10 years, more than 7,000 children have fled Afghanistan on their own and claimed asylum in the UK. Those who have been refused are given a temporary home in Britain until they turn 18. After that, they have to leave the UK voluntarily or wait to be deported. But many have instead chosen to go underground. Some are working illegally, others are constantly on the move - living on handouts from friends. Reporter Divya Talwar spoke to some of those who are in hiding.

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