The Trump administration is preparing to deport at least 150 Afghans within 48 hours, first to Pakistan and then to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Shawn VanDiver of Afghan Evac warned that returnees could face severe Taliban retaliation; many are relatives of people who worked alongside the United States.
WHO:
Shawn VanDiver of Afghan Evac
WHAT:
Shawn VanDiver warned that Afghans facing deportation by the United States could face severe retaliation from the Taliban.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET
WHERE:
USA
WHY:
VanDiver warned of retaliation because the Afghans could be returned to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
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