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U.S. Travel Ban Sparks Outrage Among Afghan Advocates

6/12/2025

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The reinstated U.S. travel ban on Afghan citizens has ignited fierce backlash from refugee advocates and rights groups, who decry it as a betrayal of those who stood by America. This decision deepens the humanitarian crisis, jeopardizing family reunification and leaving countless Afghans at the mercy of Taliban persecution, amplifying their fears and uncertainty.

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The reinstated U.S. travel ban on Afghan citizens has ignited fierce backlash from refugee advocates and rights groups, who decry it as a betrayal of those who stood by America. This decision deepens the humanitarian crisis, jeopardizing family reunification and leaving countless Afghans at the mercy of Taliban persecution, amplifying their fears and uncertainty.