Teen Refugees Jailed in High-Profile UK Assault Case

Two Afghan asylum seekers, 17, have been sentenced for raping a 15-year-old in England. The high-profile case has intensified debates on asylum-related crimes, impacting political discourse and public perception. The court's decision to name the teenagers highlights the severity and public interest surrounding the case.

Two Afghan teenage asylum seekers have been handed lengthy detention sentences in Britain for the rape of a 15-year-old girl. Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, attacked the girl in Leamington Spa after taking advantage of her inebriated state.

The case has fueled significant political debate over crimes committed by asylum seekers, a contentious issue in the UK amidst efforts to curb the influx of migrants crossing the Channel. Recent similar cases, including an Afghan national's guilty plea for raping a 12-year-old, have heightened tensions, sparking protests nationwide.

Judge Sylvia de Bertodano highlighted public interest in naming the teenagers, despite their age, as it underscores the gravity of the crime. Jahanzeb was sentenced to over ten years, with deportation likely post-sentence. Niazal faces a similar fate, awaiting his asylum claim decision.

(With inputs from agencies.)