Afghanistan

Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, died March 14 in a Dallas hospital, the day after ICE arrested him outside his home. He was the 24th person to die in ICE custody since last October.

Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal died Saturday morning at a Dallas hospital, one day after being taken into custody by ICE.

A Tarrant County TikTok user was arrested under an alleged bomb threat.

The suit alleges guards beat and raped Aafia Siddiqui, denied her medical care and violated her religious freedoms. Her case has also long been the subject of international controversy.

Afghan lawyer Latifa Sharifi and her three sons arrived at DFW Airport on Tuesday, after spending more than a year hiding and fearing for their safety.

The U.S. evacuated more than 76,000 Afghans after the military ended its operation there, but not everyone has moved to permanent housing yet. Curtis Ried, special advisor to the White House on Afghan resettlement, was in North Texas recently and spoke with KERA.

When the Taliban began taking over provinces in Afghanistan, Muzdha and her family packed their bags and headed for Kabul. They arrived to a chaotic scene at the airport. And she was separated from her husband, two small children and mom. Muzdha is now in North Texas, where she faces new challenges – and the anguish of not knowing if if she’ll ever see her family again.

Lucky took his family back to Afghanistan when his mother was hospitalized with kidney problems. Then the Taliban took over the country, and the family joined thousands of Afghans desperately trying to escape.

Organizations like DFW Refugee Outreach Services are collecting donated items like clothing, hygiene products, towels and blankets for families.

A North Texas ministry is hosting a holiday feast this weekend for refugees from Afghanistan, Kosovo, Iran and other Arab-speaking countries.

The bomb targeted the Eidgah Mosque, where a memorial service was being held for the mother of Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.

The remarks by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and U.S. Central Command Gen. Kenneth McKenzie are at odds with comments President Biden made during an interview in August.