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Trump's Travel Ban Threatens Afghan Resettlement Futures

3/6/2025

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President Donald Trump is set to implement a travel ban on Afghanistan and Pakistan next week, raising alarms over security threats. This decision could jeopardize the futures of tens of thousands of Afghans awaiting U.S. resettlement, many of whom face Taliban reprisals. Advocacy groups are urging visa holders to act quickly before the restrictions take effect.

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President Donald Trump is set to implement a travel ban on Afghanistan and Pakistan next week, raising alarms over security threats. This decision could jeopardize the futures of tens of thousands of Afghans awaiting U.S. resettlement, many of whom face Taliban reprisals. Advocacy groups are urging visa holders to act quickly before the restrictions take effect.