'We were friends of the US': Fearful Afghans face Trump travel ban
Summary
Ahmad, a former Afghan military worker, has been hiding from the Taliban since they took control in 2021. He hoped to move to the US, but a ban from the Trump administration stopped the process, leaving him and others like him in a difficult situation.Key Facts
- Ahmad worked with the Afghan military and is now hiding from the Taliban.
- The US banned Afghan passport holders, citing national security concerns.
- The Taliban are classified as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" group.
- The US stopped temporary protected status for over 9,000 Afghans living there.
- The Taliban's rules restrict women's rights drastically, according to the UN.
- Hundreds of former Afghan officials have reportedly been killed since 2021.
- Exceptions to the US ban exist but are limited to those who worked directly with US forces.
- Approximately 200,000 Afghans have been resettled since 2021, but many are still waiting.
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