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Afghans stranded for a year by Trump's refugee freeze now caught in new war

Afghans stranded for a year by Trump's refugee freeze now caught in new war

Summary

President Trump's freeze on refugee processing left many Afghans stuck on a military base in Qatar for over a year. These 1,100 Afghan refugees are now facing danger again due to Iran's missile attacks.

Key Facts

  • President Trump paused refugee processing, affecting many Afghans.
  • Around 1,100 Afghan refugees were waiting to go to the U.S.
  • They have been stranded on a disused military base in Qatar.
  • The situation has lasted for more than a year.
  • These refugees are now at risk due to missile attacks from Iran.

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