Refugee Services of Texas closes its doors, leaving many refugees in limbo
By Angela ShenPublished May 31, 2023 10:32PMAustinFOX 7 Austin
After 45 years, Refugee Services in Texas closes
After 45 years, Refugee Services of Texas is closing its doors. The CEO cited budget shortfalls. But, this leaves hundreds of refugees trying to figure out what to do next.
AUSTIN, Texas - After 45 years, Refugee Services of Texas is closing its doors. This leaves many refugees in the dark as they try to navigate life in the U.S.
Nasir Shah Zahid, Mohammad Rasool Farhat, and Ghulam Ali Nasrat were interpreters for the U.S. military. They all came to the U.S. after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
"I was afraid that if the Taliban arrest me, they could kill me or put me in jail," Nasrat said.
Refugee Services of Texas was supposed to help them resettle. However, they all describe an agency that hasn't been of much help, and now that they're closed, they've been left in limbo.
"I have received some checks from RST, but it's not enough for us," Farhat said.
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