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As protection for Afghan refugees ends, many fear for their safety if forced to leave

NPR

By Monika Evstatieva

Published July 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM HST

Temporary protected status for Afghan refugees in the U.S. ends Monday. Hundreds could face deportation back to Afghanistan, which is now under Taliban rule.

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Monika Evstatieva

Monika Evstatieva is a Senior Producer on Investigations.

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