Afghanistan, June 1 -- A leading U.S.-based advocacy organization for Afghan refugees has sharply criticized the treatment of Afghans seeking protection in the United States, describing their situation as "horrific" and accusing policymakers of abandoning former Afghan allies.
Shawn VanDiver, head of the Afghan refugee support organization AfghanEvac, said recent difficulties faced by Afghan applicants are the result of deliberate policy decisions rather than administrative mistakes.
Speaking at a recent event, VanDiver argued that many Afghans who worked alongside U.S. forces and institutions during the two-decade American presence in Afghanistan are now facing uncertainty, delays and barriers in their efforts to secure protection and re...