62 m. ago US halts Afghan protection status, raising deportation fears

The U.S. decision to halt Afghan protections has sparked global concern, with fears of deportation and threats to refugee safety. The U.S. government’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 14,000 Afghan refugees has triggered strong reactions both domestically and internationally. The policy, announced by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on May […] The post US halts Afghan protection status, raising deportation fears appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 h. ago Noem's claim that Afghan refugees can safely return to their Taliban

Noem's claim that Afghan refugees can safely return to their Taliban-ruled homeland is 'just absurd,' advocates say  NBC News

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9 h. ago Taliban ready to negotiate with US on Afghan Refugee Return amid TPS Termination

The interim administration of Taliban expressed readiness for dialogue with the US on Afghan refugee return, following the end of Temporary Protected Status. In a controversial move, the United States has decided to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 11,000 Afghan refugees. The decision has sparked reactions from various international bodies and raised concerns […] The post Taliban ready to negotiate with US on Afghan Refugee Return amid TPS Termination appeared first on Khaama Press.

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10 h. ago Iowa Rally against Trump’s move to end Afghan Refugee Protections

Afghan refugee advocates in Iowa rallied against Trump’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status, urging protection for vulnerable refugees. A group of Afghan refugee advocates gathered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday, May 13, calling on local authorities to take immediate action to safeguard Afghan asylum seekers in the United States. The protest came in […] The post Iowa Rally against Trump’s move to end Afghan Refugee Protections appeared first on Khaama Press.

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17 h. ago Kabul ready for ‘dialogue’ with US, other countries on Afghan refugees

Kabul ready for ‘dialogue’ with US, other countries on Afghan refugees  The News International

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34 h. ago Women’s Freedom Movement calls to end detension of Afghan refugee in Pakistan

The Women’s Freedom Movement has called for an end to the detention of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, demanding immediate action. The Afghan Women’s Freedom Movement has raised alarm over the widespread detention of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, particularly affecting women, children, journalists, and human rights activists. The movement’s statement, issued on Monday, May 12, expresses […] The post Women’s Freedom Movement calls to end detension of Afghan refugee in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago FIFA Approves Afghan Women’s Refugee Soccer Team In ‘Historic Milestone’

FIFA Approves Afghan Women’s Refugee Soccer Team In ‘Historic Milestone’  افغانستان اینترنشنال

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4 d. ago US extends Temporary Protected Status for Afghan Refugees by 60 days

The U.S. has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan refugees by 60 days, preventing deportation for thousands. The head of AfghanEvac in the United States announced that the federal government has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan refugees by another 60 days. According to Shawn VanDiver, this decision, announced today, Saturday, May 10, […] The post US extends Temporary Protected Status for Afghan Refugees by 60 days appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago US Supreme Court orders resumption of Afghan Refugee Cases starting May 12

A U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the Trump administration to resume processing Afghan refugee cases starting May 12, 2025. The U.S. Supreme Court judge has directed the Trump administration to resume processing Afghan refugee immigration cases as of May 12. This ruling includes programs like the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), resettlement initiatives, and travel […] The post US Supreme Court orders resumption of Afghan Refugee Cases starting May 12 appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago Afghan footballer in Peterborough aims to get refugees playing

Afghan footballer in Peterborough aims to get refugees playing  BBC

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7 d. ago Can’t go forward, can’t go back: Afghan refugees stuck at US base in Qatar wait for a way forward

Can’t go forward, can’t go back: Afghan refugees stuck at US base in Qatar wait for a way forward  Stars and Stripes

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8 d. ago UN launches funding appeal as 110,000 more Afghan refugees return home

UN launches funding appeal as 110,000 more Afghan refugees return home  Anadolu Ajansı

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9 d. ago ‘We came here to save our lives’: Afghan refugees feel betrayed by Trump

‘We came here to save our lives’: Afghan refugees feel betrayed by Trump  PennLive.com

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9 d. ago Over 250,000 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan, Iran in April: UNHCR

Over 250,000 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan, Iran in April: UNHCR  Xinhua

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9 d. ago Afghan refugee who worked alongside US troops killed over a parking spot in Texas: cops

Afghan refugee who worked alongside US troops killed over a parking spot in Texas: cops  New York Post

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9 d. ago Local Afghan refugees in limbo as U.S. policy shifts leave future uncertain

Local Afghan refugees in limbo as U.S. policy shifts leave future uncertain  KBOI

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1 week ago Pakistan deports Afghan Refugees, separating families with Pakistani spouses: The New York Times

Pakistan is deporting Afghan refugees, including those married to Pakistani citizens, separating families despite years of residency. As Pakistan intensifies the deportation of thousands of migrants, many families with cross-border ties are on the brink of collapse. Afghan citizens, who have lived in Pakistan for years and married Pakistani citizens, now face forced expulsion and […] The post Pakistan deports Afghan Refugees, separating families with Pakistani spouses: The New York Times appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UN: 250,000 Afghan Refugees return from Iran and Pakistan in April

In April, 250,000 Afghan refugees returned from Iran and Pakistan, straining Afghanistan’s fragile resources amid ongoing economic and humanitarian crises. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that approximately 250,000 Afghan migrants returned from Iran and Pakistan in April 2025 alone. Out of the total, nearly 96,000 were forcibly deported, while about […] The post UN: 250,000 Afghan Refugees return from Iran and Pakistan in April appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Advocates furious to learn some Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation

Advocates furious to learn some Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation  WSB-TV

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2 w. ago Some Afghan refugees at risk for deportation with protected status set to end soon

Some Afghan refugees at risk for deportation with protected status set to end soon  WSB-TV

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