President Trump declared via Truth Social on July 20 that he “will try to save” Afghan allies who fled during America’s withdrawal and now face forced return to Taliban rule from the UAE.

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This comes after a Just the News report highlighted that dozens of Afghans, many of whom aided U.S. troops, remain stuck in the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi, with UAE officials preparing to repatriate at least two families and potentially more.

An internal U.S. State Department cable reveals the UAE informed American diplomats on July 10 that it had already returned two families—and expected to deport the remaining ~25 by July 20—claiming these were “voluntary” returns. However, some evacuees and advocacy groups allege coercion was involved, with refugees pressurized to sign deportation papers under threat of arrest. The cable showed Abu Dhabi requested U.S. help in managing public messaging to deflect criticism of its decision.

Trump’s intervention reportedly prompted action from Secretary of State Rubio, who is said to be engaging with UAE officials to halt further deportations. Yet despite this turn, nearly 30 Afghans – including individuals who served alongside U.S. forces – remain in jeopardy. Many are women and children, vulnerable under Taliban rule.

Advocacy groups and congressional Democrats have urged Trump not only to intervene but to restore protections such as TPS to prevent deportations and expedite resettlement via third countries. Critics highlight the Taliban’s track record of suppressing criminal justice, women’s rights, and religious freedom, warning any return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan could expose evacuees to severe persecution.

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Excerpted from Just the News. Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks.