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Afghan Family's Heartbreaking Struggle to Reunite in America

12/31/2025

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Husna Hashemi recalls leaving her infant son in Kabul in 2022 while fleeing Afghanistan with her husband, Sayed Rasool Hashemi.
The family now lives in Beaverton, Oregon, and misses their youngest child, Sayed Anas, who was one month old.
Their attempts to reunite have faced setbacks, including violence and immigration restrictions under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The story highlights bureaucratic challenges and the emotional toll of starting anew in America.

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Husna Hashemi recalls leaving her infant son in Kabul in 2022 while fleeing Afghanistan with her husband, Sayed Rasool Hashemi.
The family now lives in Beaverton, Oregon, and misses their youngest child, Sayed Anas, who was one month old.
Their attempts to reunite have faced setbacks, including violence and immigration restrictions under U.S. President Donald Trump.
The story highlights bureaucratic challenges and the emotional toll of starting anew in America.