Latest "Afghanistan refugees" stories

Nearly two years later, Afghan allies still left hoping for help

Advocates worry that Congress may never pass reforms needed to help Afghan allies safely escape the Taliban and resettle in America.

By Leo Shane III and Jaime Moore-Carrillo

3 months ago

Afghan refugees walk through an Afghan refugee camp at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J., on Sept. 27, 2021.

Biden to allow Afghans to stay longer in US, sources say

The Biden administration will continue to allow tens of thousands of Afghans who fled Taliban control more than two years ago to stay and work in the U.S.

7 months ago

Last Afghan refugees depart Air Force base in New Mexico

Holloman Air Force Base was one of eight U.S. military installations used for Operation Allies Welcome.

22 months ago

Afghanistan veterans are reframing their service after the war’s end

Afghanistan veterans grapple with what their service meant after the end of the 20-year war.

2 years ago

This week in Congress: Lawmakers hold first hearings on Afghanistan evacuation missteps

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 13, 2021.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Hundreds of Americans still awaiting evacuation from Afghanistan: State Dept

About 4,500 U.S. citizens are among the 82,000 individuals transported out of the country since Aug. 14.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago