Before Japan’s borders closed over fears of the omicron variant last week, it was reported the country had let in nearly 400 Afghan evacuees to date. Seeing them escape the situation might be bittersweet for Afghans already residing here, however. While this group is safe, there are still many who aren’t.
Those are the thoughts of “Alex,” an Afghan living in Japan whose family remains in a dire situation at home due to the fall of the government to the Taliban.
I can’t tell you Alex’s real name. If I do, they believe the Taliban will target their family.