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US Refugee Program Suspension Leaves Afghan Allies In Limbo

Afghan refugees arrive at Dulles Airport in Virginia

President Donald Trump's executive order to suspend the US refugee program has raised concerns for at least 2,000 Afghans who were previously approved to resettle in the US. #AfghanEvac, a coalition of organizations advocating for Afghan allies' safety, warns that these individuals are now in limbo, waiting for resolution.

The affected group includes families of around 200 US service members and those who have already relocated to the US. While flights for these individuals have not been canceled yet, the government is working on implementing the order.

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