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U.S. to Send Dozens Back to Afghanistan, Despite Risk of Persecution
More than 150 Afghans, some reportedly relatives of men who served with US forces, are expected on a charter from Louisiana as soon as Monday.
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- First reported by The New York Times: “U.S. to Send Dozens Back to Afghanistan, Despite Risk of Persecution”, with reporting from Reuters via SRN News, Common Dreams, Global Refuge and Reuters via Yahoo News.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 3:02 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: US.
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- The New York TimesU.S. to Send Dozens Back to Afghanistan, Despite Risk of Persecution
- Reuters via SRN NewsTrump administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan - SRN News October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- Common DreamsTrump Plan to Deport Afghan Immigrants, Refugees Condemned as 'Sickening' October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- Global RefugeGlobal Refuge Disturbed by Plan to Deport Afghans to the Taliban by Way of Pakistan October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
- Reuters via Yahoo NewsTrump administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot directly.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Times reports the administration plans to fly Afghan immigrants from Louisiana to Pakistan, where they are expected to be expelled over the border into Afghanistan.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWhy Pakistan? Is that the layover?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorReuters says Pakistan has expelled over two million Afghans since twenty twenty-three.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMore than one hundred fifty people are expected on this flight, some reportedly relatives of men who served alongside US forces.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo Pakistan has experience.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorOne advocate said Pakistan is patently unsafe for Afghans. The administration says the drive improves domestic security. Whose, it doesn't say.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA charter could leave as soon as Monday.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd what happens next? Do they get a say?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorGlobal Refuge wants the plan halted before takeoff. Beyond that, nobody has said. It's a connecting flight with no return.
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