An Afghan refugee says she has spent 11 months in a hotel since coming the UK and is losing hope.
A woman who fled Afghanistan for the UK when the Taliban swept to power says living in a hotel for almost a year has left her feeling like her life has been "paused".
"I stayed in a hotel for 11 months, I don't want to stay in a hotel for another 11 months," Ms Koofi said.Marwa Koofi was captured by the Taliban at the airport as she tried to leave the country"When I think back to the year, I just see it as a blank - it's nothing, I haven't done anything," she said.She also said the family had since been split-up.
Afghan families coming to the UK are placed in hotels until social housing can be provided by councils, with the government offering financial support.
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