Advocates warn Afghans deported by U.S. will face 'certain death' under Taliban

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Uploaded: 2026-11-02

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[0:00] The Trump administration is preparing to deport at least 150 Afghans

[0:04] over the next 48 hours first to Pakistan and then to Taliban controlled

[0:09] Afghanistan. Many of those facing deportation are relatives of those

[0:13] who worked alongside the US, and they could face severe retaliation

[0:17] from the Taliban upon their return. Here's Nick Schifrin.

[0:22] Jeff, attorneys and advocates for Afghans here in the US and those

[0:25] stuck in limbo overseas say the US has not done enough for years

[0:29] for those who fought alongside or are family members of those Afghans

[0:33] who helped the US during its 20-year campaign in Afghanistan. Tonight

[0:37] a group of more

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