Overview

• Trump declared on Truth Social on July 21 that he will begin an immediate rescue mission for Afghan refugees stranded in the UAE.
• His announcement represents a reversal of April’s suspension of Afghan deportations and June’s entry ban on Afghan nationals.
• The UAE has hosted thousands of Afghans evacuated in 2021 at Washington’s request, including families of US military personnel and local staff.
• Just the News reported plans by Emirati authorities to transfer some refugees to Taliban control, prompting Trump’s intervention.
• Details remain sparse on the total number of Afghans in the UAE, the rescue strategy and potential cooperation from Emirati leaders.