Afghan Refugees

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees asserts that "successful economic adjustment remains one of the most pressing challenges" for refugees.

"It is not their fault, but even together with these large immigration agencies, they don't have enough capacity to handle this," a resettlement activist said.

Leaders in Washington, as well as advocates, should take a lesson from recently arrived Afghans—hopeful for a new life here—and from the many selfless Americans who have come together to help in the historic resettlement effort of the last seven months: This is no time for cynicism.

Education is at stake in Afghanistan; poverty is soaring as some families sell daughters to survive.

I want every new Afghan woman and child in America to know the freedom and liberation that education brings.

Over the last decade especially, Qatar has made itself useful to Democratic Party power-brokers inside and outside the government.

"The State Department brought in roughly 75,000 Afghans to the United States," said Christopher George of Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services. "They needed them to be resettled, so they turned to the refugee resettlement world and said, 'How many can you resettle?'"

The president entered the new year with a low approval rating, as he struggles to pass the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act.

"Women travelling for more than 45 miles should not be offered a ride if they are not accompanied by a close family member," a Taliban spokesman said.

Quantico is one of eight military bases in the country that has given temporary housing to Afghan refugees who came to the U.S. after the Taliban's takeover.

Afghans are set to surpass Syrians as the largest group seeking asylum in the European Union, with several making the dangerous journey through the Alps.

Many refugees participating in Operation Allies Welcome want "to go to their new homes and start their new lives," but delays are lengthening the process.

The Afghan people's well-being is now connected to the Taliban. The U.S. shouldn't pretend otherwise.

During a news conference, Aaron Batt of the DHS said resettlement efforts have been postponed because of limited resources and the coronavirus pandemic.

The Pentagon now claims no wrongdoing in a parting drone attack that killed seven children. International law—and basic morality—demands real accountability.

Members of the AfghanEvac Coalition met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and urged him to increase U.S. efforts in the country.

What will happen to Afghans when their humanitarian parole expires?

The nation's airlines and U.S. citizens work together to donate credit card points to provide flights for Afghan refugees.

The program marks a major shift in U.S. refugee policy and will serve as an addition to typical resettlement processes overseen by national agencies.

Greece has taken steps to increase its border security over the past two years, and aims to tighten security at its border with Turkey.

Cities can't solve all the world's problems, but we can play a crucial role in effectively managing crises in an age of global uncertainty.

His youngest has broken down crying, asking, "Dad, are they going to kill me?" "What can I say?" Mohammad asks.

"The Taliban will use any tools they have to whitewash and destroy any symbol of modernity, liberty or freedom of choice," mural artist Omaid Sharifi told Newsweek.

Just 9 percent of Americans say they are opposed to such measures, according to the survey.

"I would anticipate that the flights will start here in the very near future," General Glen VanHerck told reporters Thursday.

"[T]hese terrible assaults will just be the tip of the iceberg of what's coming if this isn't shut down," former president Donald Trump said in a statement.

"They all see themselves as the next American dream, which is possible," Lieutenant Colonel Joe Mickley said.

The last American troops may have departed Afghanistan, but for those displaced by the end of the 20-year conflict, it is still a long journey to a new normal.

"The safety and well-being of our service members, as well as all of those on our installations, is paramount," Fort Bliss said in a statement.

"These girls are truly a symbol of light for the world and humanity," said Robert McCreary, who helped lead the international rescue effort.