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Afghans fleeing Taliban urge Trump to lift refugee programme suspension

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Thousands of Afghans fleeing the Taliban and awaiting resettlement to the US through a refugee program face uncertainty after President Trump suspended the initiative. Many, including women and former US allies, fear persecution if forced to return to Afghanistan or remain in insecure conditions in Pakistan. Advocacy groups and refugees are urging the US to reverse the decision on humanitarian grounds, citing risks of arrest, deportation, and restricted rights under Taliban rule.
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