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News in English (USA) / 26.05.2025 / 01:00

Concerns Rise as U.S. Ends Deportation Protections for Afghan Refugees

A wave of anxiety among Afghan refugees is sweeping through the United States as the Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans, affecting thousands who fled the Taliban. Many veterans and community members are voicing opposition to this decision, fearing for the safety of those who assisted U.S. forces during the war. Afghan refugees in states like Iowa, Minnesota, and California are now facing the terrifying prospect of deportation after receiving notifications from Homeland Security. Notably, Afghan Christian leaders are raising alarms about potential reprisals from the Taliban. As communities rally together to support displaced Afghans, the implications of this policy shift are striking, igniting discussions on the moral obligations to those who stood by the U.S. during turbulent times.
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