By — Nick Schifrin Nick Schifrin By — Sonia Kopelev Sonia Kopelev Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/advocates-warn-afghans-deported-by-u-s-will-face-certain-death-under-taliban Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The Trump administration is preparing to deport at least 150 Afghans over the next 48 hours, first to Pakistan and then to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Many of those facing deportation are relatives of those who worked alongside the United States. They could face severe retaliation from the Taliban upon their return. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Shawn VanDiver of Afghan Evac. Listen to this Segment By — Nick Schifrin Nick Schifrin Nick Schifrin is PBS News Hour’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent and serves as the host of Compass Points from PBS News. @nickschifrin By — Sonia Kopelev Sonia Kopelev
Advocates warn Afghans deported by U.S. will face 'certain death' under Taliban
In short
Under an operational plan organized by the Trump administration, at least 150 Afghans are scheduled for removal over the next 48 hours. The deportation route sends the individuals to Pakistan first before transferring them directly into Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Advocates strongly warn that these returnees face certain death and aggressive retaliation once back in the country. Many of the people facing expulsion are closely related to personnel who previously worked alongside the United States.
Key points
- Human rights advocates warn that returning these individuals to Taliban-controlled areas…: Human rights advocates warn that returning these individuals to Taliban-controlled areas will result in certain death.
- Deportees face severe retaliation primarily due to their familial associations with forme…: Deportees face severe retaliation primarily due to their familial associations with former United States partners.
- The two-stage removal plan utilizes Pakistan as an initial transfer hub prior to final en…: The two-stage removal plan utilizes Pakistan as an initial transfer hub prior to final entry into Afghanistan.