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Radio Leicester,4 mins

'I just want to help my people'

Ady Dayman

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It's a nervous wait for teenagers around the country as they await their GCSE results. It's a huge moment for Haroon, who fled Afghanistan to escape the Taliban at just 13 years old. His parents gave all their money to smugglers so that Haroon and his younger brother could escape, while the rest of the family stayed behind. Despite a challenging journey Haroon is finally awaiting his GCSE results, with plans to study at University in the future.

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