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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.

In private, Qatar warn US officials of ‘growing crises’ at bases housing Afghans: Internal report

Wednesday, August 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Tens of thousands of Americans, Afghans and other foreigners have been evacuated from Kabul's international airport to U.S. military installations in Qatar, a key U.S. partner in the Middle East that has received public shout-outs from President Joe Biden and his top... 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 News

Angelina 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.

Afghans who helped US military plea for escape: Taliban will ‘cut our heads off’

Friday, August 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Taliban’s swift move to control Afghanistan has plunged the country into chaos with many fearing for their lives and trying to find any means to escape. ABC News obtained audio recordings from English-speaking Afghans, including Afghan Air Force pilots, translators and... Read More.

Afghanistan updates: Taliban fighters harass Afghans seeking to enter Kabul airport

Thursday, August 19 by ABC News

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Chaos has enveloped Kabul after Afghanistan's government's collapsed and the Taliban seized control, all but ending America's 20-year campaign as it began: under Taliban rule. As the crisis intensifies, with images from Kabul showing Afghans storming the airport tarmac and climbing onto... Read More.

Afghanistan updates: US Embassy destroyed some Afghans’ passports during evacuation

Wednesday, August 18 by ABC News

(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- Chaos has enveloped Kabul after Afghanistan's president fled the country over the weekend and the Taliban seized control of the presidential palace, all but ending America's 20-year campaign as it began: under Taliban rule. As the crisis intensifies, with images from Kabul... Read More.

US to offer refugee status to Afghans at risk because of American ties amid growing Taliban threat

Monday, August 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — The Biden administration is expanding the group of Afghans who could be granted refugee status and flee to the United States to escape the growing threat of the Taliban across Afghanistan, the State Department announced Monday. The militant group is increasingly gaining control... Read More.

Despite security threats, Afghans who US will evacuate have to make their own way to Kabul

Thursday, July 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. embassy in Afghanistan has issued its first notifications to Afghans who worked for the U.S. mission and will be evacuated to an American military base in Virginia that flights are set to start next week as the U.S. withdraws the... 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.

Stories tagged with: afghans

Refugee organizations scramble to settle Afghans after years of Trump-era budget cuts

Overwhelming bipartisan support for keeping troops in Afghanistan until all Americans, Afghans who aided US out: POLL

Blinken says ‘no deadline’ to get out Americans, Afghans, but many will be left behind by evacuation flights

In private, Qatar warn US officials of ‘growing crises’ at bases housing Afghans: Internal report

How people in the US can help arriving Afghans

Afghans who helped US military plea for escape: Taliban will ‘cut our heads off’

Afghanistan updates: Taliban fighters harass Afghans seeking to enter Kabul airport

Afghanistan updates: US Embassy destroyed some Afghans’ passports during evacuation

US to offer refugee status to Afghans at risk because of American ties amid growing Taliban threat

Despite security threats, Afghans who US will evacuate have to make their own way to Kabul

House to vote on expanding, expediting special visa program for Afghans who aided US

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