Afghanistan, June 13 -- Over 100,000 Afghans now reside in France, benefiting from protective asylum policies amid rising migration since the Taliban takeover.
Didier Leschi, Director General of the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII), has confirmed that over 100,000 Afghan nationals currently reside in France, making them one of the largest immigrant communities in the country.
In an interview with InfoMigrants on June 12, Leschi noted that Afghans have consistently ranked among the top ten nationalities holding long-term residency in France over the past decade. Their presence has grown steadily, particularly after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021.
According to Leschi, Afghan refugees in France benef...