Families fleeing Taliban control in Afghanistan are to be given homes in North East Derbyshire

North East Derbyshire District Council will be allocating two homes for families fleeing Afghanistan.

Speaking at a meeting of North East Derbyshire District Council, leader Alex Dale confirmed two three-bedroomed homes had been allocated for refugees.

Newly arrived refugees from Afghanistan are seen waiting to be processed by Turkish officials  (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)placeholder image
Newly arrived refugees from Afghanistan are seen waiting to be processed by Turkish officials (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

The move is part of a wider Government scheme to protect Afghans who put their lives at risk by working with the British Armed Forces.

The scheme includes help with employment, welfare, schools and healthcare as needed.

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