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Helping refugees stay in Colorado after fleeing Afghanistan

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Afghan Refugees Colorado
Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite
Abdul Mohedi (left) and Shahnaz Hussaini, his wife, work with volunteers to fill out asylum applications at a legal clinic set up at a Northglenn mosque. June 4, 2022.

For Afghans who came to Colorado after the withdrawal of U.S. troops one year ago, the clock is ticking. Many face a deadline this month to file for asylum. Denverite's Kevin Beaty found some volunteers who are trying to help.