More than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban regime to study in Oman are facing imminent deportation to Afghanistan after their U.S.-funded scholarship was canceled as part of the Trump administration’s cuts to foreign aid. The students received an email informing them of the termination of the program at the Middle East College of Oman. The women are appealing for urgent help to continue their studies abroad and avoid persecution and life-threatening risks if they return to Afghanistan. The program was part of USAID’s efforts to support education for women in Afghanistan, and its elimination has been criticized by lawmakers for putting the lives of the students at risk. Since the Taliban regained power in 2021, they have imposed strict restrictions on women’s rights, including education and employment. Efforts are being made by nonprofit groups to resolve the situation and prevent the women from being deported back to Afghanistan. The cancellation of the scholarship program has been described as shameful and potentially life-threatening for the affected students, highlighting the consequences of cuts to foreign aid programs.
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