Fox News: Afghan Christians at risk, faith leaders urge Trump to reevaluate deportation

Fox News reports that Afghan Christians face serious risk due to deportation orders, with faith leaders urging Trump to reconsider.

Christian leaders have raised significant concerns, urging President Donald Trump to halt the deportation of Afghan Christians. In a report published on Saturday, April 19, they warn that such actions would expose vulnerable individuals—especially those who have converted to Christianity—to severe threats from the Taliban.

The growing risks under the Taliban’s regime have drawn widespread attention to the precarious situation of these individuals.

U.S. religious leaders warned that deporting Afghan refugees, particularly Christians, would place them directly in harm’s way under Taliban rule. These individuals face the risk of persecution, including imprisonment or death, due to their faith.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on April 10 that it would end special humanitarian aid for Afghan refugees. This decision could lead to the forced deportation of at least 9,000 Afghan refugees who are legally residing in the United States.

Among those affected, several hundred are Christians who converted after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. These individuals now face heightened danger as the Taliban regime considers conversion to Christianity a criminal offense, making their situation dire.

Religious leaders in the U.S. have appealed to President Trump and his administration to grant a 90-day extension to review the status of Afghan refugees. They hope to explore possible support measures that would safeguard these vulnerable individuals from the Taliban’s persecution.

The growing concern over the forced deportation of Afghan refugees highlights the ethical and humanitarian challenges faced by both the U.S. and the Afghan community. The risk of persecution underscores the importance of re-evaluating policies to protect vulnerable populations.

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