/tags/afghanistan Afghanistan en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /criminal-justice/2024-09-25/aafia-siddiqui-carswell-pakistani-prisoner-sexual-assault-fort-worth-federal-prison-lawsuit The suit alleges guards beat and raped Aafia Siddiqui, denied her medical care and violated her religious freedoms. Her case has also long been the subject of international controversy. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /criminal-justice/2024-09-25/aafia-siddiqui-carswell-pakistani-prisoner-sexual-assault-fort-worth-federal-prison-lawsuit Kaley Johnson /news/2022-10-26/im-safe-now-afghan-lawyer-who-defended-women-reunited-with-family-in-texas Afghan lawyer Latifa Sharifi and her three sons arrived at DFW Airport on Tuesday, after spending more than a year hiding and fearing for their safety. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:08:28 GMT /news/2022-10-26/im-safe-now-afghan-lawyer-who-defended-women-reunited-with-family-in-texas Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2022-05-04/how-more-collaborations-and-outreach-to-the-private-sector-can-improve-afghan-resettlement-program The U.S. evacuated more than 76,000 Afghans after the military ended its operation there, but not everyone has moved to permanent housing yet. Curtis Ried, special advisor to the White House on Afghan resettlement, was in North Texas recently and spoke with �Ļ�ӰԺ. Wed, 04 May 2022 21:30:00 GMT /texas-news/2022-05-04/how-more-collaborations-and-outreach-to-the-private-sector-can-improve-afghan-resettlement-program Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /news/2022-01-27/a-husband-two-children-and-her-mother-still-in-afghanistan-and-new-challenges-in-a-strange-land When the Taliban began taking over provinces in Afghanistan, Muzdha and her family packed their bags and headed for Kabul. They arrived to a chaotic scene at the airport. And she was separated from her husband, two small children and mom. Muzdha is now in North Texas, where she faces new challenges – and the anguish of not knowing if if she’ll ever see her family again. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/2022-01-27/a-husband-two-children-and-her-mother-still-in-afghanistan-and-new-challenges-in-a-strange-land Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /government/2022-01-04/how-a-former-u-s-military-translator-escaped-afghanistan-with-his-family-and-started-over-in-texas Lucky took his family back to Afghanistan when his mother was hospitalized with kidney problems. Then the Taliban took over the country, and the family joined thousands of Afghans desperately trying to escape. Tue, 04 Jan 2022 20:04:06 GMT /government/2022-01-04/how-a-former-u-s-military-translator-escaped-afghanistan-with-his-family-and-started-over-in-texas Kailyn Rhone | The Texas Tribune /news/2021-12-27/relief-agencies-struggle-to-find-housing-options-as-more-afghan-refugees-arrive-in-dfw Organizations like DFW Refugee Outreach Services are collecting donated items like clothing, hygiene products, towels and blankets for families. Mon, 27 Dec 2021 13:47:54 GMT /news/2021-12-27/relief-agencies-struggle-to-find-housing-options-as-more-afghan-refugees-arrive-in-dfw Stella M. Chávez | The Texas Newsroom /news/2021-12-15/christian-nonprofit-in-dallas-will-celebrate-christmas-with-afghan-refugee-families A North Texas ministry is hosting a holiday feast this weekend for refugees from Afghanistan, Kosovo, Iran and other Arab-speaking countries. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:21:27 GMT /news/2021-12-15/christian-nonprofit-in-dallas-will-celebrate-christmas-with-afghan-refugee-families Pablo Arauz Peña /world/2021-10-04/at-least-5-civilians-were-killed-in-the-deadliest-attack-on-kabul-since-the-u-s-exit The bomb targeted the Eidgah Mosque, where a memorial service was being held for the mother of Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT /world/2021-10-04/at-least-5-civilians-were-killed-in-the-deadliest-attack-on-kabul-since-the-u-s-exit The Associated Press /2021-09-28/generals-say-they-recommended-keeping-u-s-troops-in-afghanistan The remarks by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie are at odds with comments President Biden made during an interview in August. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:27:21 GMT /2021-09-28/generals-say-they-recommended-keeping-u-s-troops-in-afghanistan Barbara Sprunt /texas-news/2021-09-23/fort-bliss-builds-village-for-afghan-evacuees From a helicopter high above the desert landscape dotted with scrub brush, row after row of large white tents stand out against the golden brown terrain. Each tent can house up to 100 “guests” as the Army refers to the Afghan evacuees. About 10,000 people from Afghanistan are living at Fort Bliss, one of eight army installations temporarily housing the evacuees. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2021-09-23/fort-bliss-builds-village-for-afghan-evacuees Angela Kocherga