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Contributing Organization
TSOS
Home Country
Afghanistan
Description
Nevin is a civil engineer from Afghanistan who worked with an American company and local government. The Taliban threatened him and demanded he work for them instead and ultimately attacked him on his journey home. After this he began a dangerous journey to Europe full of smugglers, trafficking, encounters with police, poor living conditions and a trip across the Mediterranean in an overcrowded raft.
Nevin ultimately made it to Greece, where he lived in a camp for several months. He received medical care but faced new problems of closed borders and difficulty obtaining papers. He was transferred to a camp in Thessaloniki after several failed attempts to enter Europe and then turned to Germany. Nevin was there repeatedly denied before being smuggled in by foot. He has resided in several camps and is currently taking language classes. He hopes to resume his career and start a normal life.
Document Type
Interview
Interview Date
7-1-2016
Interview Location
Greece
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