Afghanistan, Jan. 15 -- Senate subcommittees warned that halting refugee programs and returning Afghan allies, including women and former security personnel, exposes thousands to serious risks under current conditions.
The U.S. Senate's Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, along with the Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, held a session to review the country's parole and refugee programs.
The meeting, held on Wednesday, highlighted the security risks faced by Afghans who collaborated with U.S. forces, emphasizing that recent Trump administration decisions to halt refugee programs and return asylum seekers have put thousands at risk.
Experts at the session specifically cited women working in medical projects and personnel fr...