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Afghan refugees in NJ thankful for ‘a land without war’
Clip: 11/24/2021 | 4m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Gov. Murphy says NJ hopes to resettle more than 500 Afghans in New Jersey
“To have a land without war, without explosion...” Somaya says she's grateful her children can grow up in peace. The Afghan refugee moved with husband, Ali, and children to a Morris County duplex where they finally feel safe though they face new hurdles, like getting drivers’ licenses and finding jobs. Somaya is a surgeon who hopes to complete her residency in New Jersey.
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Afghan refugees in NJ thankful for ‘a land without war’
Clip: 11/24/2021 | 4m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
“To have a land without war, without explosion...” Somaya says she's grateful her children can grow up in peace. The Afghan refugee moved with husband, Ali, and children to a Morris County duplex where they finally feel safe though they face new hurdles, like getting drivers’ licenses and finding jobs. Somaya is a surgeon who hopes to complete her residency in New Jersey.
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