Refugee groups say hundreds, and possibly thousands, of green card holders have been left behind.
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Stranded in Kabul, Afghanistan: A US Resident Runs Out of Options
Refugee groups say hundreds, and possibly thousands, of green card holders have been left behind.
Blinken’s Speech on Afghanistan: Full Transcript
Shortly after the last U.S. troops left Afghanistan, the secretary of state outlined a plan to use diplomacy to try to extract remaining Americans and Afghan allies.
Transcript of Blinken’s Speech on ‘New Chapter’ in Afghanistan
Shortly after the last U.S. troops left Afghanistan, the secretary of state outlined a plan to use diplomacy to try to extract remaining Americans and Afghan allies.
98 Countries Pledge to Accept Afghans After US Military Departs
A joint statement from the United States and other countries said that they had “received assurances from the Taliban” that people with travel documents showing they were clear to enter any of those countries could safely depart.
‘What Will Happen to Me?’ An Uncertain Future Awaits Afghans Who Fled
Tens of thousands clambered onto evacuation planes bound for Qatar. Many are now in limbo in overflowing processing centers, fearful of what comes next.
An Afghan Refugee Built a Robot as a Message of Hope
As Afghans flee the Taliban, the experiences of a fellow countryman, Saidullah Karimi, warn of tough times ahead, but also carry a message of hope.
Giant Puppet of Syrian Refugee Angers Some on Walk Through Greece
“Little Amal” is on a 5,000-mile journey from Turkey to Britain to highlight the plight of Syrian refugees. But in Greece, some have objected to her presence, saying it could encourage more migrants.
Border Standoff Over Afghan Migrants Highlights E.U. Fears of New Influx
Belarus is accused of using migrants as a weapon against the European Union after a group of Afghans got trapped on its border with Poland, where the issue has become increasingly politicized.
A Swimmer’s Journey From Afghanistan to Refugee Camps to the Paralympics
Abbas Karimi, who was born without arms, eventually made it to the U.S. and realized his dream of competing internationally.