Following the Taliban's seizure of power in Afghanistan, an estimated 15,000 Afghans are currently awaiting approval for resettlement in the United States through a government program. This initiative was established to assist Afghans at risk due to their association with the U.S. government, media, aid organizations, and rights groups following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021.
However, the recent suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program by President Trump's administration has left these individuals in limbo. The suspension, effective from January 27 for a minimum of three months, has raised concerns among Afghan refugees in Pakistan who fear persecution, arrest, or even death if forced to return to Afghanistan.
