US Halts Afghan Resettlement, Leaving Thousands in Limbo

U.S. Halts Afghan Resettlement Cases, Leaving Thousands in LimboFollowing a shooting incident near the White House, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services indefinitely halted processing for Afghan nationals. This decision, made just hours after the incident, has left tens of thousands of Afghans, including former government workers, journalists, and soldiers, in limbo. Many of these individuals have been waiting for years for a resettlement decision and now face the prospect of returning to Afghanistan, where they could face detention, disappearance, or execution under Taliban rule. The suspected gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, arrived under Operation Allies Welcome and was granted asylum earlier this year. Many hope that the U.S. will reconsider these cases, especially for those with priority status, and restart the process soon. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.