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Exclusive-Flights halted for Afghans approved for special US visas, advocate and official say


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President Donald Trump's foreign aid pause has forced a suspension of flights for more than 40,000 Afghans approved for special U.S. visas and at risk of Taliban retribution, a leading advocate and a U.

The article from MSN discusses the suspension of evacuation flights for Afghan nationals who have been approved for special U.S. visas, known as Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs). These visas are granted to Afghans who worked with the U.S. government, particularly during the war in Afghanistan. According to an advocate and an official cited in the report, the halt in flights has left many Afghans in limbo, unable to escape potential threats from the Taliban. The reasons for the suspension are not explicitly detailed, but it's implied that logistical, security, or policy issues might be at play. This situation has raised concerns about the safety and future of these individuals who risked their lives to assist U.S. efforts, highlighting ongoing challenges in the U.S. visa and evacuation processes post the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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