AfghanEvac condemns Trump’s travel ban order as ‘political theater’
AfghanEvac described the order as “political theater”, not national security policy.
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What Trump’s new travel ban means for Afghan nationals
The ban, announced Wednesday night, takes effect on Monday, June 9 at 12:01 a.m.
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Trump issues travel ban targeting Afghanistan, citing security concerns and vetting gaps
The order, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on June 9, will fully suspend the entry of Afghan nationals.
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Five Afghans, including media worker, detained in Islamabad
The arrests come amid an intensification of Pakistan’s deportation campaign.
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UN agency: Afghan returnees face barriers to education, health services
The UN agency says that only 14 percent of returnee households in Afghanistan have access to education services.
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Young man from Afghanistan fatally shot near his home in Texas, sources say
The victim, identified as Rais Silab, was originally from Khost province in southeastern Afghanistan.
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Former Afghan soldier fatally stabbed in Iran, sources say
The victim, identified as Ghulam Reza, was originally from Nahrin district in northern Baghlan Province.
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Over 5,500 migrant families return from Iran and Pakistan in a week
The families reentered Afghanistan through various border crossings.
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At least 450 Afghans released from Pakistani prisons in one week
The newly released individuals had been detained in various parts of Pakistan.
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AfghanEvac: Trump administration moving to dismantle final Afghan resettlement office
Since its launch, Enduring Welcome has provided assistance to more than 200,000 Afghans.