Displaced International Urges U.S. to Extend TPS for Afghan Allies and Honor International Commitments

Displaced International (DI) respectfully calls on the U.S. government to reconsider its decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 12,000 Afghan refugees, many of whom are former allies who face significant risks if returned to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

It is important to recognize that both Democratic and Republican administrations have played roles in shaping the complex conditions in Afghanistan that continue to drive displacement. The legacy of prolonged conflict, political challenges, and security vacuums has created circumstances from which many Afghans have sought refuge. These individuals fled genuine threats to their safety and must be protected from return to conditions that endanger their lives and freedoms.

As a signatory to the 1951 Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol, the United States has a clear obligation to uphold the principle of non-refoulement, ensuring that no refugee is returned to a place where they would face persecution or harm.

Ambassador Ashraf Haidari, Founder and President of Displaced International, stated: “We urge the U.S. government to reaffirm its commitment to those who stood alongside it during decades of challenges in Afghanistan. Extending TPS for Afghan refugees reflects not only adherence to international law but also respect for the shared values of protection and human dignity.”

Displaced International stands ready to collaborate with policymakers and stakeholders to support durable solutions that safeguard Afghan refugees and uphold the United States’ leadership in humanitarian protection.

For further information, comments, or interview requests, please contact us at: info@displacedinternational.org