13 h. ago Afghan Refugees in Turkey Struggle Amid Legal Limbo, New Study Warns

A recent study warns that Afghan refugees in Turkey are facing severe challenges, including legal uncertainty, limited access to services, and increasing risks of exploitation and deportation. Growing barriers to healthcare, education, legal protection and employment are pushing young Afghan refugees in Turkey into worsening insecurity, according to a new study by the international humanitarian […] The post Afghan Refugees in Turkey Struggle Amid Legal Limbo, New Study Warns appeared first on Khaama Press.

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19 h. ago Afghan Refugee in U.S. at Risk of Deportation Under New Trump Order

An Afghan refugee in the United States, who fled security threats last year, now faces possible deportation under a new Trump administration order. An Afghan refugee who fled Taliban threats last year has been detained by U.S. immigration authorities, facing possible deportation amid heightened scrutiny of Afghan migrants. The detention occurred after a recent Washington, […] The post Afghan Refugee in U.S. at Risk of Deportation Under New Trump Order appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Afghan refugees in the U.S. forge their own path in women's soccer

Afghan refugees in the U.S. forge their own path in women's soccer  CBS News

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3 d. ago Afghan refugees in the U.S. forge their own path on the soccer pitch

Afghan refugees in the U.S. forge their own path on the soccer pitch  CBS News

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3 d. ago U.S. Republican Senators Call for Review of Afghan Refugee Admissions

U.S. Republican Senators Call for Review of Afghan Refugee Admissions  8am.media

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5 d. ago Pakistan Intensifies Arrests of Afghan Refugees in Islamabad

Pakistan has intensified arrests of Afghan refugees in Islamabad, sparking fear among undocumented families amid an expanding crackdown and growing regional tensions. Police in Islamabad have continued detaining Afghan refugees, with several individuals taken from the F-17 and B-17 residential sectors this week and transferred to the temporary holding center known as Haji Camp. Refugees […] The post Pakistan Intensifies Arrests of Afghan Refugees in Islamabad appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago Pakistan Warns Germany to Relocate Stranded Afghan Refugees or Face Deportation

Pakistan’s defence minister says nearly 1,900 Afghan refugees awaiting German relocation may be deported unless Berlin accelerates transfers and secures safety guarantees through talks with Kabul. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that nearly 1,900 Afghan refugees waiting for relocation to Germany could be expelled to Afghanistan if Berlin does not speed up their […] The post Pakistan Warns Germany to Relocate Stranded Afghan Refugees or Face Deportation appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago Group of five seeking help to change the life of one Afghan refugee

Group of five seeking help to change the life of one Afghan refugee  Cowichan Valley Citizen

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5 d. ago Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future As Trump Tightens Immigration Policy

Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future As Trump Tightens Immigration Policy  The New York Times

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6 d. ago Islamabad Escalates Diplomatic and Security Pressure on Kabul, Economic Times Reports

Islamabad has stepped up diplomatic and security pressure on Kabul, Economic Times reported, citing growing tensions over border attacks, militants, and regional instability. Pakistan has intensified pressure on Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities following a series of security and diplomatic developments, including Washington’s suspension of Afghan refugee cases and recent deadly border attacks in Central Asia. Pakistan […] The post Islamabad Escalates Diplomatic and Security Pressure on Kabul, Economic Times Reports appeared first on Khaama Press.

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6 d. ago U.S. Senators Urge Public Not to Blame All Afghan Refugees for Lakanwal Shooting Case

U.S. senators urged Americans not to blame Afghan refugees for the Washington shooting case, saying Rahmanullah Lakanwal’s alleged actions are individual. Four U.S. Democratic senators have urged the Trump administration and the American public not to blame the wider Afghan refugee community for the actions of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is accused of shooting two National […] The post U.S. Senators Urge Public Not to Blame All Afghan Refugees for Lakanwal Shooting Case appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Pakistan Detains Afghan Journalists as Deportation Fears Intensify

Pakistani authorities have escalated arrests and expulsions of Afghan journalists, leaving many at imminent risk of deportation to Afghanistan amid halted visa renewals. Pakistan’s tightening crackdown on Afghan refugees has increasingly placed journalists at the centre of its enforcement drive, the Afghanistan Media Support Organisation (AMSO) warned on Sunday. The group said the latest arrest […] The post Pakistan Detains Afghan Journalists as Deportation Fears Intensify appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Emails Reveal Abdul Rahman Lakanwal’s Severe Mental Decline Before Washington Attack: AP

Newly obtained emails show the Afghan man accused of attacking two U.S. Guardsmen had endured severe mental deterioration, isolation and family distress long before the incident. Associated Press, in an exclusive report, says newly obtained emails show that Abdul Rahman Lakanwal, the Afghan refugee accused of attacking two U.S. National Guard members, had long struggled […] The post Emails Reveal Abdul Rahman Lakanwal’s Severe Mental Decline Before Washington Attack: AP appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago U.S. Homeland Security Chief: Refugee Application Reviews to Resume After Washington Attack

The U.S. Homeland Security Secretary said the government will resume reviewing refugee applications after an Afghan national’s attack prompted renewed scrutiny of the process. Kristi Noem, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, has signaled that the screening of asylum seekers will be reinstated following last week’s attack in Washington, where an Afghan national allegedly shot […] The post U.S. Homeland Security Chief: Refugee Application Reviews to Resume After Washington Attack appeared first on Khaama Press.

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9 d. ago Thousands of Afghan Arrivals Marked for Security Review in U.S.

U.S. homeland security data show nearly 7,000 Afghan arrivals since 2021 were flagged for possible security issues, prompting renewed political scrutiny and review. Nearly 7,000 Afghan refugees who entered the United States since 2021 were flagged for potential security concerns, according to Department of Homeland Security data reviewed by the New York Post. More than […] The post Thousands of Afghan Arrivals Marked for Security Review in U.S. appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago What is Operation Allies Welcome, Which Brought in Afghan Refugees?

What is Operation Allies Welcome, Which Brought in Afghan Refugees?  Military.com

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1 week ago Trump freezes immigration from Afghanistan in wake of D.C. shooting, impacting local Afghan refugees

Trump freezes immigration from Afghanistan in wake of D.C. shooting, impacting local Afghan refugees  ABC10

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1 week ago Refugees Paying Heavy Toll For Afghan Taliban, Pakistan Tensions

Refugees Paying Heavy Toll For Afghan Taliban, Pakistan Tensions  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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1 week ago Trump Orders Review of All Afghan Refugee Cases After White House

The White House–area shooting that injured two National Guard members has prompted President Donald Trump to demand a sweeping review of all Afghan refugee cases admitted since 2021. U.S. President Donald Trump has called for a full review of all Afghan refugee files after a shooting near the White House left two National Guard members […] The post Trump Orders Review of All Afghan Refugee Cases After White House-Area Shooting appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Islamabad police detain Afghan journalist amid intensified crackdown on refugees

Islamabad police have detained Afghan journalist Noorullah Akbari as authorities intensify a sweeping crackdown targeting refugees and undocumented Afghan nationals across Pakistan. Islamabad police have detained Afghan journalist Noorullah Akbari, according to multiple sources familiar with the incident on Tuesday. The arrest comes amid a growing campaign targeting Afghan nationals living in Pakistan. Sources said […] The post Islamabad police detain Afghan journalist amid intensified crackdown on refugees appeared first on Khaama Press.

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