A Different Kind of War Story: Afghan Atheism, Religious Freedom and the Mythology of Sanctuary

The UK Home Office’s recent decision to grant asylum to a young Afghan man on the grounds of his atheism has been the subject of significant media interest and debate. In this blog post NSRN  director Stacey Gutkowski considers some of the wider cultural narratives contained within coverage of this case.   Last week the … More A Different Kind of War Story: Afghan Atheism, Religious Freedom and the Mythology of Sanctuary