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Afghan Allies Stranded Amid Trump's Refugee Program Halt

Palwasha N., 46, from Afghanistan, poses at a beach in Shengjin, northwestern Albania, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Vlasov Sulaj)

Following President Donald Trump's executive orders that halted programs aiding Afghans seeking safety in the United States, many Afghan allies who had supported the U.S. military during the war found themselves in a state of uncertainty. These Afghans, who had undergone extensive background checks and were set to start new lives in the U.S., are now facing challenges.

One such individual, referred to as Roshangar, served as a legal adviser to the Afghan Air Force, assisting in airstrike approvals against the Taliban and Islamic State group. However, Trump's actions have left him and his family living in hiding in Afghanistan, fearing retribution from the Taliban.

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