Afghan allies

Afghan Ally Dies in ICE Custody After Assisting U.S. Forces

An Afghan father, Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, who previously served with U.S. forces in Afghanistan and was granted parole into the U.S. in 2021, died in immigration custody less than 24 hours after his arrest. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stated that Paktiawal had a criminal history and his temporary legal status had expired, though his family asserts his legal presence in the country. Paktiawal was detained while taking his children to school and later experienced medical distress, leading to his hospitalization and eventual death. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is ongoing, with his family seeking justice.

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Afghan Asylum Seeker Dies in ICE Custody After Helping US Military

The tragic death of an Afghan asylum-seeker while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has brought a wave of sorrow and urgent questions, highlighting the precarious situation of those who once aided American efforts in Afghanistan. This individual, who had bravely assisted the U.S. military during their presence in the country, found himself in a desperate situation, forced to flee his homeland with his family upon the U.S. withdrawal. His journey, intended to lead to safety, instead culminated in a devastating loss within the confines of detention.

Upon arriving in the United States, this asylum-seeker was dedicated to providing for his family of six children.… Continue reading