afghan
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“When the deadline passed without explanation or follow-through, that hope turned into something closer to despair,” said Shawn VanDiver, who runs the advocacy group Afghan Evac and closely monitors the situation at Camp As Sayliyah.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
One point that Trump officials, lawmakers and advocates for Afghan allies agree on: Keeping Afghans trapped in Camp As Sayliyah in perpetuity is inhumane.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
"Sophie thought she'd read the Daily Mail one day and the first comment was: 'Why does she look like an Afghan hound?'"
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
It also wants to "ensure that Afghan territory is not used as a base for launching attacks against Pakistan".
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
"Hey, Max," I say with a laugh, remembering my manners and Afghan hospitality.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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