“On one hand, we are very happy to celebrate this happy time, especially with new people in a new country,” said Zulfiana Shakur Khan “On the other hand, we feel sad that people are dying [on the frontlines back home].”
Utah’s first Afghan refugee arrived Tuesday night, with an estimated 500-600 more on the way. Resettlement agencies said they’re ready to assist when they arrive, but Afghans in Utah worry their relatives won’t make it out of the country.
The Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan is hitting home for some Utahns. The extremist group has regained power after the U.S. withdrew its troops. Now, a resettlement agency in Utah said they’re ready to receive people fleeing from the country.