Highway 57 in Zavala County, Texas, was shut down following a fatal accident, marking the second day of deadly crashes in the area. Separately, Afghan refugees living in Pakistan appealed to former U.S. President Donald Trump to exempt them from a suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, fearing for their safety and future if forced to return to Afghanistan.
Highway 57 in Zavala County, Texas, was shut down following a fatal accident . This incident marks the second day of deadly crashes in the area. Details about the accident and the victims are not yet available. The closure of Highway 57 caused significant disruptions to traffic flow. Local authorities urged drivers to seek alternative routes and exercise extreme caution while traveling in the region. The investigation into the fatal accident is ongoing.
In unrelated news, Afghan refugees who fled to Pakistan after the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 appealed to former U.S. President Donald Trump to exempt them from a suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. This program was designed to help Afghans at risk under the Taliban due to their work with the U.S. government, media, aid agencies, and human rights groups. Trump's administration announced the suspension of the program in January 2021, citing the need for a review of its effectiveness. The suspension was met with concern by Afghan refugees who fear for their safety if forced to return to Afghanistan. Many have been living in precarious conditions in Pakistan, facing arbitrary arrests, deportations, and insecurity. The suspension of the program has left them in limbo, with their hopes for resettlement in the United States dashed. They pleaded with Trump to reconsider his decision, pointing to the dangers they face in Afghanistan and the uncertainties they endure in Pakistan.The fate of these Afghan refugees remains uncertain. Pakistan, which is currently hosting a large number of Afghan refugees, has expressed its inability to provide indefinite refuge. The international community is urged to find a lasting solution for these displaced individuals.
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