Trump administration to deport 150 Afghans via Pakistan
A US official said removals will go through Pakistan because Washington has no diplomatic ties with the Taliban; advocates warn of danger for families linked to former US allies.
The Trump administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan, a US official and advocacy groups said.
Removals are to go via Pakistan because the United States has no diplomatic ties with the Taliban.
Over 150 Afghan immigrants are expected to be deported, with a first flight as soon as Monday, according to reports.
AfghanEvac’s Shawn VanDiver said many fled after the 2021 Taliban takeover and some are relatives of men who served with US forces.
The Homeland Security Department declined to confirm future removal operations, citing operational security.