Afghans resettled in US face uncertain future, fear of forced return Wednesday, February 8 by ABC News(FAIRFAX, Va.) -- Getting to America was supposed to be the hard part.Now, for thousands of Afghan allies who evacuated alongside U.S. troops, staying in the country is proving to be just as harrowing.More than 18 months after nearly 76,000 Afghan refugees arrived on... Read More.
Refugee organizations scramble to settle Afghans after years of Trump-era budget cuts Tuesday, September 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- After the Biden administration finished one of the largest airlifts in the nation's history Aug. 30, organizations tasked with helping Afghans arriving in the U.S. are scrambling to ramp up operations following years of downsizing due to the Trump administration's slashed refugee program.As... Read More.
Overwhelming bipartisan support for keeping troops in Afghanistan until all Americans, Afghans who aided US out: POLL Sunday, August 29 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) — With fewer than 4 in 10 Americans approving of President Joe Biden's handling of Afghanistan, there is overwhelming bipartisan support for keeping U.S. troops in the country until all Americans and Afghans who aided the United States during the 20-year war have... Read More.
Blinken says ‘no deadline’ to get out Americans, Afghans, but many will be left behind by evacuation flights Wednesday, August 25 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- After President Joe Biden's withdrawal of all U.S. troops by Aug. 31, the U.S. will continue to help U.S. citizens and residents and Afghans who worked with Americans or are otherwise at risk from the Taliban get out of the country, according... Read More.
How people in the US can help arriving Afghans Saturday, August 21 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As Americans across the country watch the situation in Afghanistan grow more chaotic, many are likely wondering how to help the thousands of Afghan nationals who have fled their country.Many of those fled with only a small suitcase or even just... Read More.
Angelina Jolie makes Instagram debut to share stories of trapped Afghans Friday, August 20 by ABC NewsAngelina Jolie has joined Instagram, and while most celebrities do so to sell products or post selfies taken in picturesque locations, the Oscar winner is using her new platform to speak for the voiceless in Afghanistan."I've come on Instagram to share their stories,"... Read More.
House to vote on expanding, expediting special visa program for Afghans who aided US Monday, July 19 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The House will vote on Thursday to expand and expedite the special visa program for Afghan workers who aided the U.S. military campaign and are trying to leave the country, adding more openings to the program just weeks before the first evacuation flights... Read More.
Biden administration to begin evacuating Afghans who aided US in late July Wednesday, July 14 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration will begin evacuation flights in late July for Afghans who have aided the U.S. military and diplomatic missions, according to a senior administration official.President Joe Biden earlier this month said all U.S. combat forces will be out of Afghanistan... Read More.
Biden administration to begin evacuating Afghans who aided US military in late July Wednesday, July 14 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration will begin evacuation flights in late July for Afghans who have aided the U.S. military, according to a senior administration official.President Joe Biden earlier this month said all U.S. combat forces will be out of Afghanistan by Aug. 31... Read More.
