Shawn VanDiver
Shawn VanDiver is the founder of #AfghanEvac, a coalition focused on the resettlement of Afghan nationals who assisted U.S. forces during the Afghanistan conflict. He has been actively advocating for the rights and safe passage of Afghans seeking refuge in third countries, particularly in light of the challenges they face in Pakistan as they await resettlement.
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Shawn VanDiver is a navy veteran and founder of #AfghanEvac, a coalition that helped rescue thousands of America’s Afghan allies.
‘How many American troops should die for this?’: veterans split on war with Iran | US-Israel war on Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-03-07
US Navy veteran Shawn VanDiver says his message to Nato troops is: 'We see you. We know you were right there with us.'
Anger of veterans and relatives at Trump Nato remarksUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-24
Shawn VanDiver expressed concern for Afghan refugees feeling terrified and attacked.
From ‘criminals’ to ‘garbage’, Trump is ramping up anti-immigrant language | US immigrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-06
Shawn VanDiver is the president of AfghanEvac, a volunteer group seeking to assist Afghans who helped US forces.
Afghans say last path to safety shuts as US halts visas after DC shooting - World
Pakistan· 2025-12-03
Shawn VanDiver criticized the use of a single violent individual as an excuse to punish an entire community.
US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members | News
Jamaica· 2025-12-01
Shawn VanDiver highlighted that Rahmanullah Lakanwal's background had been verified multiple times.
Après l’attaque de deux membres de la garde nationale à Washington, l’administration Trump gèle l’asile et durcit encore sa politique migratoire
France· 2025-11-29Shawn VanDiver, president of AfghanEvac, a non-profit group involved in helping resettle thousands of Afghans after the US withdrawal in 2021.
Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC
United States· 2025-11-29
Shawn VanDiver, the CEO of AfghanEvac, said that the suspect’s 'isolated and violent act should not be used as an excuse to define or diminish an entire community.'
An emboldened Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown after National Guard shootingUnited States· 2025-11-28
Shawn VanDiver stated that the violent act of one person should not be used to define an entire community.
tras ataque en Washington, suspenderá ingresos de países del tercer mundo
Uruguay· 2025-11-28
Shawn VanDiver, president of AfghanEvac, urged the public not to demonize all Afghans because of the alleged choices of one individual.
What is Operation Allies Welcome, the program officials say brought the suspect to the US?United States· 2025-11-27Shawn VanDiver, a US Navy vet, founded 'Battle Buddies' to support Afghan refugees facing deportation.
The US military vets helping Afghans fight deportationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-20
Shawn VanDiver stated that the ban broke a promise Americans had made to Afghans.
Fearful Afghans face Trump travel banUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-09
Shawn VanDiver is the president of an aid organization advocating for Afghans affected by the travel ban.
What exactly is Trump’s new travel ban about? Not national securityUnited States· 2025-06-06
Shawn VanDiver criticized the travel ban, calling it a moral shame for including Afghanistan.
Las reacciones de Venezuela, Cuba y otros países al anuncio de Trump de prohibir o restringir la entrada de sus ciudadanos a EE.UU.
Venezuela· 2025-06-05
Shawn VanDiver criticized the preferential treatment of white South African refugees over Afghan refugees.
Gli unici rifugiati che Trump vuole accogliere? I sudafricani, ma solo quelli bianchi: ecco perché e cosa c'è dietro
Italy· 2025-05-14
Shawn VanDiver criticized the preferential treatment of white South Africans as immoral and a threat to national security.
Erste weisse Flüchtlinge aus Südafrika landen in den USA
Switzerland· 2025-05-13
Shawn VanDiver criticized the preference given to white South Africans, stating it undermines trust in US refugee policy.
Trump grants white South Africans refugee status in the US
Australia· 2025-05-13
Shawn VanDiver is a former American military member who leads the NGO #AfghanEvac and expressed concern over the revocation of protections for Afghan refugees.
Aux Etats-Unis, l’administration Trump révoque le statut légal des réfugiés afghansFrance· 2025-05-12Shawn VanDiver, the founder and president of #AfghanEvac, criticized both the Biden and Trump administrations for failing to relocate the tens of thousands of Afghans.
Trump 100 days: ‘unpredictable’ US alienates allies and disrupts global trade | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-29
Vandiver is the founder of #AfghanEvac, advocating for the resettlement of Afghan pilots.
Afghan pilots who fought in war against Taliban in limbo after Trump blocks US resettlement plansUnited States· 2025-03-29
Shawn VanDiver, head of the #AfghanEvac coalition, is urging visa holders to leave immediately.
Trump's new travel ban may target Pakistanis, Afghans — Chaos looms for thousands
India· 2025-03-06
Shawn VanDiver, the head of #AfghanEvac, urged those holding valid US visas to travel as soon as possible if they can.
New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon: report - WorldPakistan· 2025-03-06Shawn VanDiver is the founder of #AfghanEvac, a coalition of resettlement and veterans groups.
Afghans being quietly moved out of capital - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-23
