An Afghan refugee's story of fleeing after U.S. withdrawal

WBUR | By Karyn Miller-Medzon

Published August 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM CDT

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In October, Massachusetts welcomed its first refugee family — a young couple and their nearly 2-year-old son. (Karyn Miller-Medzon)

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One man shares the story of his family’s escape from Afghanistan, their resettlement in the U.S. and their fears for family and friends they left behind.

Here & Now producer Karyn Miller-Medzon speaks with Shafi Amani.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.