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Michigan Radio

The Taliban’s seizure of Afghanistan has pushed many of the nation’s residents to seek asylum abroad. Some refugees will make their way to Michigan. “We

Detroit News

Detroit Free Press

Nationalities Service Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Advisory PHILADELPHIA, Penn., August 20, 2021—With the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, many Afghans are desperately trying to flee or taking cover for their lives. Afghans who assisted the US forces and related institutions are in special peril. Certain of these Afghan allies are eligible for special protection and expedited visas from the United

MSNBC

Will America's evangelical Christians welcome Afghanistan's refugees? It depends on a lot — including Republican affiliation, race, Trump and the Bible.

The Morning Call

Safe in Allentown, an Afghan refugee family is desperate to help loved ones left behind to escape the Taliban's rule.

PA Patch

Philadelphia Afghan Immigrant Worries About Family Left Behind - Across Pennsylvania, PA - Abdul was in a Kabul earlier this month and today he's back in Philadelphia watching in horror as the Taliban overruns the country.

The Philadelphia Citizen

In a week overtaken by global suffering and tragedy, many of us may be feeling guilt and helplessness. There are ways we can help.

MLive

Organizers are mobilizing to take on a surge of refugees from Afghanistan.