UK Home Office Reverses Visa Denial for Afghan Youth Orchestra

The decision allows the group to perform and raise awareness about issues in Afghanistan.

The Afghan Youth Orchestra, composed of young musicians who fled the Taliban, was initially denied entry into the UK for a planned performance.
Following widespread criticism and calls for reconsideration, the UK Home Office reversed its decision, allowing the orchestra to perform in the UK.
The orchestra aims to raise awareness about the plight of Afghan women and the suppression of cultural rights under the Taliban.
The musicians, based in Portugal as refugees, have previously toured in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Tajikistan.
The decision reversal was welcomed by various organizations and individuals, highlighting the importance of music and cultural diplomacy.