The uncertainty for thousands of Afghans seeking refuge in the U.S. heightened after President Trump's administration took office. His executive order on Jan. 20 sparked fears of a travel ban impacting their entry. As the 60-day deadline approaches, nonprofit organizations led by military veterans like Andrew Sullivan are ramping up their efforts to evacuate eligible Afghan allies. This need arises amidst the chaotic aftermath of the U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, which saw 78,000 Afghans evacuated but left many others behind.
The fate of thousands of Afghans waiting to reach the United States after serving with American troops was thrown into limbo after President Trump took office.
As that deadline nears, supporters of the Afghan allies have accelerated efforts to bring those eligible to the United States.
Amid the chaotic pullout from Afghanistan in August 2021, the U.S. military helped evacuate 78,000 Afghans who worked as interpreters and in other capacities during the war.
We have been engaged in high-intensity, frenetic work, said Andrew Sullivan, a military veteran and the executive director of No One Left Behind.
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