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News in English (USA) / 20.02.2025 / 03:00

US Plans to Close Afghan Resettlement Office, Leaving Thousands in Limbo

As the Trump administration works to wind down operations for Afghan resettlement programs, fears are rampant among families of Afghan allies and refugees waiting to enter the United States. Reports indicate that the office responsible for overseeing Afghan resettlement is being instructed to prepare for closure, which could severely impact approximately 200,000 Afghan seekers. Many of those who helped US forces during the conflict in Afghanistan are now pleading for action to allow their families safe passage amid increasing danger and uncertainty. Recent decisions to halt refugee admissions and cancel flights for those cleared to resettle have left countless individuals in peril, raising concerns over the commitments made to Afghan allies. Families across the US are grappling with fear for their loved ones who are caught in this limbo, unable to hope for a safe future.
ProPublica, Reuters, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Houston Landing, MPR News, Kansas City Star, Military Times, Rochester Post Bulletin, The Times of India, Scripps News