Refugees

It has been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and refugees now living in Utah are still anxious to get home.

“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].”

The latest Utah news for Thursday evening, March 31, 2022.

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The latest Utah news from Tuesday evening, Oct. 19, 2021.

As more refugees start to arrive in Utah, resettlement organizations are turning to the community to help find more housing options.

The latest Utah news from Thursday evening, Oct. 14, 2021.

The latest Utah news from Thursday evening, Sept. 2, 2021.

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 latest Utah news from Thursday morning, Sept. 2, 2021.

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.

The latest Utah news from Wednesday evening, August 18, 2021.