Will the voices of Afghan refugees be heard in the upcoming US election? | Taliban News

Afghans who fled Afghanistan following the US withdrawal in 2021 are speaking out ahead of the upcoming presidential elections, urging the candidates to consider their perspectives. Many Afghan immigrants in the US feel neglected by both parties, with little progress made in providing adequate immigration pathways for those fleeing the Taliban. These Afghans, including those who worked for the US government, have been left in uncertainty and fear under Taliban rule. Advocates are calling on politicians to prioritize the needs of vulnerable Afghans and address the ongoing crisis, which has been largely absent from the election discourse. Despite some efforts by the Biden administration to increase refugee processing and Special Immigrant Visa applications, critics argue that more needs to be done to support Afghan evacuees in the US. The Afghanistan withdrawal has become a partisan issue, with Republicans using it as a tool against Democrats, while Democrats have been largely silent on the topic. Some advocates see a glimmer of hope in the Democratic National Committee’s policy platform, which includes provisions to streamline applications for at-risk Afghan allies and create a pathway to permanent residency for Afghan evacuees. However, legislation such as the Afghan Adjustment Act has faced obstacles in Congress due to deep partisan divides over immigration. As the presidential race heats up, Afghan voices are calling for their concerns to be heard and for concrete actions to be taken to support those impacted by the conflict in Afghanistan.

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