US troops, Afghan allies say executive orders endanger their families
They hoped to see their families escape the Taliban and settle in the United States. But two executive orders put those dreams on hold.
By Riley Ceder
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Afghans who helped US fight Taliban left in limbo by Trump policy
Many are now left stranded in Albania, Pakistan and Qatar awaiting transfer to the U.S. Others remain in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan.
A frayed refugee system creates obstacles for Afghans in Texas
The refugee system in Texas and nationally is still recovering from major cuts. The latest casualty is Texas’ largest resettlement agency.
By Caroline Covington, The Texas Tribune
Afghan refugee bill sidelined again, dashing advocates’ hopes
Supporters fear they have missed their last chance for legislative help this year.
U.S. bases prepared to process up to 50,000 Afghan evacuees
So far, more than 25,000 Afghan evacuees have arrived.
We must not repeat the Vietnam refugee tragedy in Afghanistan
The withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan must not end with a betrayal of our Afghan allies, says the author of this commentary.
By Jim Jones