The abrupt suspension of the US Refugee Admissions Program has left many Afghan refugees with approved status in a precarious situation, caught between the Taliban's oppressive regime and the threat of being sent back. The executive order signed by President Trump has raised concerns about the US's commitment to those who assisted its military operations over two decades. Refugees like Mahnoosh Monir voice their fears for survival as they await clarity on their fate amidst instability, highlighting the broader implications of such a policy shift on already vulnerable populations.
The sudden halt to USRAP has left Afghan refugees, many already approved to enter the US, in limbo, facing instability and the threat of violence.
Monir expressed surprise at Trump's actions, stating that women would struggle to survive under Taliban rule, and feared the prospect of returning to Afghanistan.
Questions have been raised about whether the US is abdicating its responsibility to Afghans who assisted its military efforts in the two-decade long war.
A long span of waiting makes us think of very disappointing probabilities, like being sent back to Afghanistan or waiting as refugees at risk.
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