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US aid cut leave 80 Afghan women stranded in Oman, fearing return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

IndiaTimes Sunday, 9 March 2025
More than 80 Afghan women studying in Oman face imminent deportation after the Trump administration cut funding for their USAID scholarships. These women, barred from higher education by the Taliban, had fled Afghanistan seeking safety. They fear severe repercussions upon return, including forced marriage and targeted violence. They urgently seek international intervention for protection and financial assistance.
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