Afghans stranded for a year by Trump's refugee freeze now caught in new war
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Trump's refugee freeze left 1,100 Afghans stranded in Qatar, now caught in the Iran war.
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President Trump's refugee processing freeze has left 1,100 Afghan refugees stranded for over a year on a disused military base in Qatar, according to special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen. These individuals, who had anticipated resettlement in the United States, are now caught amidst ongoing ballistic missile attacks from Iran in the region. The situation highlights the precarious position of these refugees, who fled conflict in Afghanistan only to face new dangers. Their prolonged displacement underscores the humanitarian impact of the administration's immigration policies. The immediate future for these stranded Afghans remains uncertain as regional tensions escalate.
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