Latest "Afghan Refugees" stories

Sima Gul shares a moment with her son, Amir Mazlom Yar in their Blacksburg, Va., apartment on Feb. 9, 2023.

Female Afghan veterans work toward fresh start in Virginia

More than 40 Afghan Female Tactical Platoon fighters relocated to the United States after the Taliban takeover, but their fates in the U.S. are unclear.

By Heather Rousseau, The Roanoke Times

6 weeks ago

Abdul Wasi Safi smiles after a news conference Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Houston.

Afghan soldier seeking US asylum hopes for ‘American dream’

Abdul Wasi Safi, who fled Afghanistan following the withdrawal of U.S. forces, was freed this week after spending months in immigration detention.

4 months ago

Feds drop charges against Afghan soldier seeking asylum in US

After months of publicity and a bipartisan congressional effort to request a pardon from the president, Abdul Wasi Safi could be set free.

By Allison P. Erickson, The Texas Tribune

4 months ago

Afghan soldier seeking asylum in US remains jailed after border arrest

Abdul Wasi Safi, a former officer in the Afghan National Security Forces, was arrested at the U.S. southern border after fleeing the Taliban.

4 months ago

Afghan refugees in US face uncertainty as legislation stalls

The Afghan Adjustment Act would allow Afghans who came to the U.S. during the Afghanistan evacuation to be re-vetted and apply for a permanent status.

5 months ago

Afghan soldier sought asylum in U.S. and was arrested at Texas border

After risking his life to fight alongside U.S. troops and a harrowing journey to escape the Taliban only to be arrested at the Texas border.

By Allison P. Erickson

6 months ago