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1.4 Million Afghans Face Deportation Amid Crisis

7/17/2025

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Sisters Face Deportation

Over 1.4 million Afghans have faced deportation from Iran this year, with nearly 20,000 crossing the border daily. Three sisters returning home shared their heartbreak over lost freedoms. The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has deepened Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis, imposing harsh restrictions on women and girls and fueling a significant displacement crisis.

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Court Protects Afghans

An appeals court has stepped in to protect nearly 12,000 Afghans living in the U.S., halting their deportation due to safety fears in Afghanistan. This ruling comes as the Department of Homeland Security seeks to terminate Temporary Protected Status, a move critics say betrays the promise made to those who supported U.S. troops during the conflict.

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Historical Context

The 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan initiated a prolonged conflict, resulting in millions of displaced individuals. By 2021, over 2.5 million Afghans were refugees, many in Iran. The recent deportation of 1.4 million Afghans from Iran highlights ongoing instability, while a U.S. appeals court's intervention for 12,000 Afghans underscores the urgent need for protection amid deteriorating conditions in Afghanistan.

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Sisters Face Deportation

Over 1.4 million Afghans have faced deportation from Iran this year, with nearly 20,000 crossing the border daily. Three sisters returning home shared their heartbreak over lost freedoms. The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict has deepened Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis, imposing harsh restrictions on women and girls and fueling a significant displacement crisis.

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