Trump, Albania and Afghan refugees

Trump aid freeze strands Afghan visa holders in Albania
Ali Amini was just days from starting a new life in the United States when President Donald Trump halted aid for resettling Afghan refugees last week, a move that Amini worries could put his life in danger if forced to return home.
Afghans in Albania face uncertainty as Trump suspends refugee programme
US President Donald Trump has suspended a policy that would have allowed Afghan refugees who fulfill certain criteria to resettle in the US.
Trump's Aid Pause Strands Over 40,000 Afghans Approved for U.S. Visas
President Donald Trumps foreign aid suspension has halted flights for over 40,000 Afghans approved for Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), many at risk of Taliban retaliation. Most stranded individuals remain in Afghanistan,
Afghans in Albania desperate amid delay of US visa process
After nearly a year in Albania, where thousands of Afghans fled to escape the Taliban takeover, Mir Hasibullah’s prolonged wait for the U.S. visa he was promised has cast a shadow on his dream of reaching freedom in the United States.
Afghans who helped the U.S. are in dangerous limbo after Trump's order on refugees
Tens of thousands of Afghans who risked their lives working for the U.S. government or military are now in limbo after the Trump administration issued two executive orders targeting refugees.
Afghans seeking asylum in U.S. left in limbo after Trump suspends refugee program
After Trump halted the U.S. asylum system, thousands who were waiting to reach safety after years of vetting found themselves in limbo. They include Afghans who worked with the U.S. in Afghanistan.
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'Fake news': Albania PM wants no truck in Trump's 'ethnic cleaning' Gaza plan
Albania's PM Edi Rama has denied any knowledge of Trump's supposed plans to ethnically cleanse Gaza and ship Palestinians to ...
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Trump's Gaza relocation plan sparks global backlash
Donald Trump has once again suggested relocating Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan, a proposal that has ...
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Trump 'Triumphs' In Albanian Art Exhibition
In a former memorial to Albania's Communist dictator, an art exhibition is celebrating Donald Trump's return as US president with works portraying him as Prometheus, Caesar and the Wall Street ...
Lucas: Politicians change tune on Trump all over the world
The prime minister said he did not really attack Donald Trump personally anyway. “I didn’t attack the president, but the ...
Italy Begins Shipping Migrants to Albania, Reviving Stalled Program
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s first attempt to have asylum seekers held for assessment overseas was immediately blocked by judges. Now another is underway.
The curious momentum behind Trump’s quest for Greenland
Trump’s bid for the Arctic territory was laughed off as a joke. Now, it’s gaining traction and provoking jitters in Europe.
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Week in Review: In the Shadow of Trump
Donald Trump’s inauguration inevitably dominated headlines in the Balkans this week. But anti-government protests, ...
Trump Is Eyeing Greenland. His Commerce Nominee Has Financial Ties There.
Howard Lutnick, who has agreed to divest his financial interests if he is confirmed, is one of several allies of President ...