What life looks like for one Afghan who resettled in New England, 5 years after U.S. withdrawal
Aug 31, 2026
Liya, who fled Afghanistan after American forces withdrew from the country in 2021, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to reflect on five years of life in the United States.
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AI GeneratedFive years after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, many Afghan refugees settled in New England continue to face emotional and legal uncertainty. Through the story of Leah, a former women's rights activist, the discussion highlights the trauma of evacuation, the pain of family separation, and the ongoing struggle for stability and reunification in the United States.