64 h. ago Potential US Travel ban leaves Afghan Refugees in Pakistan and Qatar in Limbo

Afghan refugees in Qatar and Pakistan face uncertainty as a potential U.S. travel ban leaves their future and resettlement in doubt. Afghan refugees in Qatar and Pakistan are voicing their frustrations and fears as they face uncertainty and hopelessness. Many of them find themselves stuck in these countries, with no other options available. They are […] The post Potential US Travel ban leaves Afghan Refugees in Pakistan and Qatar in Limbo appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago Inches from resettling, an Afghan refugee family looks to Wisconsin senator for help

Inches from resettling, an Afghan refugee family looks to Wisconsin senator for help  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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9 d. ago US Congress members call for resumption of Afghan Resettlement Program

Mike Lawler, a U.S. Congressman, has written a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to halt the decision to stop the Afghan resettlement program in the United States. Lawler warned that this decision could put the lives of over 200,000 Afghans who have worked with U.S. forces over the past 20 years at risk. […] The post US Congress members call for resumption of Afghan Resettlement Program appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago German Conservative Parties call to halt Afghan resettlement until new Gov’t forms

The Christian Social Union (CSU) and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) parties in Germany, which garnered the most votes in the general election, have called on the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to halt all air transfers of Afghan citizens until a new government is formed. According to a report from Deutsche Welle on Tuesday, March […] The post German Conservative Parties call to halt Afghan resettlement until new Gov’t forms appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Pakistan threatens to deport Afghan refugees if US resettlement not approved

Pakistan threatens to deport Afghan refugees if US resettlement not approved  Deccan Herald

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2 w. ago Pakistan threatens to deport Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement in US

Pakistan threatens to deport Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement in US  Yes Punjab

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2 w. ago Pakistan threatens to deport Afghans if US resettlement delayed

Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, has warned that if the cases of thousands of Afghan citizens waiting for resettlement in the United States are not processed on time or are rejected, they will be deported back to Afghanistan. He made these comments in a television interview with the national TRT network on Saturday, February 22. […] The post Pakistan threatens to deport Afghans if US resettlement delayed appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Advocate Warns: 10 days of US war could cover the cost of resettling Afghan Allies

Shawn VanDiver, president of the Veterans Coalition and Afghan Evac, states that for less than the cost of 10 days of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, all U.S. allies who served alongside American forces could be relocated and resettled. On Saturday, February 22, VanDiver wrote on X that with less than the cost of 10 […] The post Advocate Warns: 10 days of US war could cover the cost of resettling Afghan Allies appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Democratic Lawmakers criticize Trump’s decision to close Afghan Refugee Office

Dina Titus, Representative of Nevada, and Gregory Meeks, Democratic Member of Congress from New York, have criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to close the Afghan Refugee Resettlement and Relocation Office in the United States, calling it “shameful.” On Wednesday, February 19, both Democratic representatives responded to reports about the closure of the Afghan refugee resettlement […] The post Democratic Lawmakers criticize Trump’s decision to close Afghan Refugee Office appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Leading German election candidate promises to halt Afghan refugee resettlement programs

Friedrich Merz, one of the leading candidates for the chancellorship in Germany, has announced that if he wins, he will stop the program for accepting and relocating at-risk Afghans, including former local staff and their families. He further added that he would implement the deportation of rejected asylum seekers back to Afghanistan. Merz emphasized that […] The post Leading German election candidate promises to halt Afghan refugee resettlement programs appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Head of Afghan Evac: US yet to decide on closing our office permanently

Shawn VanDeveer, the president of the main coalition of U.S. retired soldiers, advocates for refugee rights, and military personnel or “Afghan Evac,” has stated that the U.S. Department of State has not yet decided on the permanent closure of the office responsible for overseeing the resettlement of Afghan citizens. On Wednesday, February 19, Shawn VanDiver […] The post Head of Afghan Evac: US yet to decide on closing our office permanently appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago US State Department plans to close Afghan Resettlement Office by April: Reuters

The U.S. State Department has directed the Office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) to prepare for closure by April 2025. This decision could affect approximately 200,000 Afghan individuals, including family members of Afghan-American military personnel, children awaiting reunification, and those who assisted U.S. forces during the 20-year conflict in Afghanistan. CARE was […] The post US State Department plans to close Afghan Resettlement Office by April: Reuters appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Over 2,000 Afghan Commandos denied resettlement in UK despite service with British Forces

The UK Ministry of Defence has announced that more than 2,000 Afghan commandos, who had valid service records with units supported by the UK, have been unsuccessful in securing resettlement in the country. These commandos were part of various training and support programs facilitated by the UK in Afghanistan. According to a report by BBC, […] The post Over 2,000 Afghan Commandos denied resettlement in UK despite service with British Forces appeared first on Khaama Press.

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last month Over 100 organizations urge Congress to reverse Trump’s Resettlement order, citing Afghan Refugees Crisis

A coalition of 123 organizations across the United States is urging Congress to reverse President Trump’s executive order “Realigning USRAP,” which has suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and halted humanitarian assistance. One of the most affected groups is Afghan refugees, many of whom have been waiting for over three years in Pakistan for […] The post Over 100 organizations urge Congress to reverse Trump’s Resettlement order, citing Afghan Refugees Crisis appeared first on Khaama Press.

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