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Trump Administration Cancels Flights for Nearly 1,660 Afghan Refugees, Including Families of U.S. Military Personnel and Unaccompanied Minors

Jan 20, 2025, 10:18 PM

The Trump administration has canceled flights for nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees who were cleared to resettle in the United States. This decision affects individuals including family members of active-duty U.S. military personnel and unaccompanied minors. The cancellations are part of a broader suspension of U.S. refugee programs, which President Trump has paused for four months as part of an 'America First' review. The move has raised concerns among advocates and officials regarding the impact on those fleeing the Taliban.