### Afghan Refugees Feel Abandoned as Trump Halts Resettlement Program

Sun Jul 06 2025 23:34:45 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
### Afghan Refugees Feel Abandoned as Trump Halts Resettlement Program

Many Afghan refugees express feelings of betrayal and hopelessness due to President Trump's recent executive order suspending their resettlement process to the U.S.


Refugees, who previously aided U.S. forces, now face dire circumstances both in Afghanistan and elsewhere, feeling abandoned by a government they once trusted.

Many Afghan refugees describe the emotional and physical toll caused by President Trump's immigration orders. The executive order has put their families at further risk and left them in a state of despair, fearing they may never reunite with their loved ones.

Many Afghans who previously worked alongside U.S. military forces now find themselves in limbo and isolated from the protections they were promised after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal. Abdullah, a paratrooper now residing in the U.S., articulated the sentiment of betrayal felt by many. "It's like the United States doesn't actually understand what I did for this country," he lamented, noting that Trump's order cancels all flights and applications for Afghan refugees, regardless of circumstances.

Despite efforts to gain asylum through proper channels, such as the endorsements of U.S. military officials, refugees like Abdullah and others feel their lives are hanging by a thread. He expressed his anxiety over his sister, who remains in Afghanistan with no apparent hope for escape. Abdullah's sister, fearing reprisal from the Taliban for their association, has fallen into despair.

Trump's administration defended the decision as necessary for limiting migration to ensure resources for American citizens. However, this rationale has done little to soothe the fears of those who risked their lives aiding the U.S. during the war. The Taliban government asserts an amnesty for Afghan citizens who collaborated with international forces, despite a U.N. report exposing ongoing violence and executions against former officials and military members.

While Ahmad, another Afghan who escaped, remains separated from his family, he bears a heavy heart knowing they are at risk due to his past work in Kabul. His father’s service to the U.S. has left them exposed to Taliban retribution. Ahmad's worries are compounded by his family's precarious situation in Pakistan, where their visas are nearing expiration.

For many refugees, including Mina, who has been waiting for a flight for six months, the emotional and physical strains are compounded by the reality that the hope they once had for a safe future in the U.S. has vanished. As conditions worsen, she expresses desperation for herself and her unborn child, stating that she fears for their lives in the midst of rising tensions.

The humanitarian crisis has led organizations like #AfghanEvac to advocate for the thousands still awaiting processing of their asylum claims. With a reported 10,000 to 15,000 cases pending, they question whether their hopes for a better future are being overlooked amid shifting political priorities.

Caught between a perilous home and an uncertain refuge, Afghan refugees reflect a larger narrative of vulnerability and abandonment as they face a new political landscape that no longer promises the safety they once sought.

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