Advocates warn Afghans deported by U.S. will face 'certain death' under Taliban
PBS • • world
Key Points:
- The Trump administration is set to deport at least 150 Afghans within 48 hours, sending them first to Pakistan and then to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, raising concerns about their safety.
- Many of those targeted for deportation are relatives of Afghans who worked alongside U.S. forces and face potential severe retaliation from the Taliban upon return.
- Over 60 members of Congress have urged the Departments of Homeland Security and State to halt the deportations, highlighting fears for the deportees' lives.
- Advocates argue that even those with criminal records should not face deportation to Afghanistan due to the high risk of death, criticizing the administration's approach as hostile and harmful to Afghans.
- AfghanEvac and other organizations continue to campaign against these deportations, emphasizing the ongoing limbo and life-threatening conditions faced by Afghan families separated from their loved ones.
