Head Of Afghan Evac: US Yet To Decide On Closing Our Office Permanently

On Wednesday, February 19, Shawn VanDiver posted a message on X regarding this matter. He noted that while the department has not made a final decision,“it doesn't look good.”

He further clarified that the U.S. State Department is currently considering plans to permanently shut down the office that manages the resettlement process for Afghan citizens. He assured that as soon as there is more information, they will notify their Afghan friends about the developments.

Reuters reported yesterday, citing sources, that the office responsible for resettling eligible Afghan refugees in the U.S. has been instructed to prepare for closure by April of this year. This directive would prevent at least 200,000 eligible refugees from being able to enter the United States.

According to the report, if this directive is implemented, it would put the lives of tens of thousands of Afghan collaborators, who worked with U.S. forces in Afghanistan, in danger as they are now under Taliban rule. The situation has raised concerns about the safety and future of these individuals, who face imminent threats due to their association with the U.S. military.

The potential closure of the office that facilitates Afghan refugee resettlement raises significant human rights concerns. The decision could result in the denial of refuge for those who risked their lives to support U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

The U.S. government must act swiftly to ensure that Afghan refugees who are at risk due to their past work with American forces are granted the safety they deserve. The international community must also put pressure on the U.S. to uphold its responsibility toward these vulnerable individuals.

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