Some Afghans who helped U.S. forces and were resettled in the United States after the withdrawal five years ago now fear they could lose their status and be sent back to Afghanistan, NPR reports.
Key facts
- The U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, according to NPR.
- Thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought to the U.S. to rebuild their lives, NPR reports.
- Some now fear the U.S. may want to send them back, according to NPR.
- The concern centres on their green cards and immigration status, according to NPR.
Five years after the United States withdrew its forces from Afghanistan, some of the Afghans who once helped American troops fear they could lose their status in the U.S. and be sent back, according to NPR.
When the withdrawal took place, thousands of Afghans who had assisted U.S. forces were brought to the United States to rebuild their lives, NPR reports.
Now, NPR reports, some of those same people worry that the U.S. may want to return them to Afghanistan.
According to NPR, the concern has focused on the green cards and immigration status that allow them to remain in the United States.
Why it matters
The status of Afghans who aided U.S. troops bears on U.S. commitments to wartime allies. For the individuals involved, changes to their immigration status could determine whether they remain in the U.S. or face return to Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Why were these Afghans brought to the United States?
According to NPR, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought to the United States to rebuild their lives when the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago.
What are these Afghans worried about now?
NPR reports that some fear the U.S. may want to send them back to Afghanistan, raising concerns about losing their green cards and status.
How long ago did the U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan?
The U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, according to NPR.