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Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany updates: Afghan nationals arrive after visa battle DW 09/01/2025

Germany admitted dozens of Afghan nationals from Pakistan after granting visas while pausing broader resettlement plans amid a tougher immigration stance.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

En route to Germany, Afghans face deportation in Pakistan DW 08/30/2025

Before the Taliban takeover in 2021, Sharif worked in Afghanistan. When the group took Kabul, he and his family fled to Pakistan. Having previously worked for international governments, Sharif is being sought by the Taliban. Years ago, the German government had assured Afghans who had worked for the Bundeswehr, German press outlets, and human rights NGOs, that they would be admitted to the country. Sharif's application was approved, but the process has dragged on for an agonizingly long time.
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EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Cyber-attack on MoD-linked contractor exposes data of Afghans in resettlement scheme

A cyber-attack on Inflite The Jet Centre Ltd exposed personal data of up to 3,700 individuals linked to Afghan resettlement efforts.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

White House welcomes Afrikaners to the U.S., but drops protection for Afghan allies

9,000 Afghan refugees face deportation after TPS ended, raising concerns for their safety in Afghanistan.
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Afghans at risk of being radicalised in the UK' as Home Office urged to probe threat

Afghan refugees in the UK face risks of radicalization due to unmet expectations and housing issues, highlighting urgent systemic challenges.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

We failed those who protected us': Readers react to UK's Afghan data breach

A significant data breach at the Ministry of Defence compromised sensitive information about Afghan refugees, shrouded in a two-year cover-up.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Britain has abandoned Afghans yet again | Brief letters

As of 3pm on 1 July, it is impossible for Afghan people who worked with the British army to seek refuge in the UK. They were promised refuge, but it is no longer available.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Despite ongoing Taliban threats, the U.S. is ending some protections for Afghans

Afghans in the U.S. are facing sudden termination of their temporary protective status, creating fear and uncertainty.
US news
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's New "Muslim Ban" Wipes Out Hope for 250,000 Afghans Seeking Refuge in US

The new 'Muslim ban 2.0' bars Afghans from entering the U.S., reflecting deep-rooted anti-Muslim sentiments.
US news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
3 months ago

Washington's Visa Ban Deals New Blow To 'Stranded' Afghans

The uncertainty for Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement grows, particularly after Trump's new travel ban affecting their hopes.
The turmoil caused by recent policies has severely impacted the mental health of Afghan evacuees.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

'It is time for you to leave the United States': Thousands of Bay Area Afghans get letter from DHS

Bay Area Afghan parolees face imminent deportation threats, raising fears of persecution if sent back to Afghanistan.
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fromKqed
3 months ago

Bay Area Afghans, Allies Decry Trump's End of TPS: 'They're Terrified' | KQED

Thousands of Afghan refugees, including vulnerable groups, remain unsettled and at risk as U.S. policy impacts their future.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Families Are Split as Pakistan Deports Thousands of Afghan Refugees

Over 80,000 Afghans face deportation from Pakistan, risking their safety and family separations under Taliban rule.
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