Former Afghan ally who died in ICE custody suffered an allergic reaction, death certificate says
Summary
Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, an Afghan who helped U.S. forces and was in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, died from an allergic reaction causing severe breathing problems. He died one day after being detained for deportation in Texas, and officials ruled his death an accident.Key Facts
- Paktiawal fought alongside U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan for about 10 years.
- He was detained by ICE on March 13, 2024, during deportation proceedings while taking some of his six children to school.
- His death on March 14, 2024, was caused by an allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) that worsened his asthma.
- The exact substance causing the allergic reaction is unknown.
- ICE said he had denied any medical conditions or allergies during a health screening.
- AfghanEvac and members of Congress want full details about what caused the reaction and how it happened.
- Authorities have withheld the full autopsy report, citing an ongoing criminal investigation.
- Paktiawal entered the U.S. legally after evacuation from Afghanistan and was awaiting a decision on his asylum claim.
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