US halts Afghan protection status, raising deportation fears

The U.S. decision to halt Afghan protections has sparked global concern, with fears of deportation and threats to refugee safety.

The U.S. government’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 14,000 Afghan refugees has triggered strong reactions both domestically and internationally. The policy, announced by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on May 11, is set to take effect on June 12. The Department justified the move by citing “improved conditions in...