Jawaid Kotwal

I came to America as an interpreter. He came as a trained killer. We got the same resettlement plan. How the US government failed Afghan allies and its own citizens. My op-ed for the Washington Examiner. Please comment, like and share to get the word out.   washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/39049… via @dcexaminer

Lots of Afghans are asking us what to do if ICE is at the door. @ACLU put together this handy guide. aclusocal.org/en/know-your-r…

In our @kare11 interview, we shared the fear Afghan families are facing in Minnesota and across the U.S. Identity-based immigration moves being rolled out are unjust and destabilizing. Afghans were vetted by DHS, DoD, and the FBI.

AAF Board Chair, @josephazam, speaks powerfully in this piece about the fear Afghan families are feeling and the dangerous rush to punish an entire community for one individual’s actions.

AAF Board Member @KotwalRealtor spoke with @wusa9 about the fear Afghan families are feeling after last week’s tragedy and how quickly one person’s actions have led to unfair scrutiny and rushed policy changes putting the lives of our allies at great risk.

In a world that remembers Afghans when convenient and forgets when it matters most, AAF shows up for our voices, dignity, and rights. This #GivingTuesday, your gift is matched. Help us keep showing up. 🔗 bit.ly/supportaaf #SupportAAF #ThisIsHome

I spoke to BBC after the D.C. incident to make one thing clear: Afghan Americans are part of this country. Scapegoating us helps no one—not the victims, not their families, not this nation. One man’s actions are not ours. Leaders must unite, not divide or stigmatize.

Our Co-Founder @mustafababak spoke with @BBCNews about the D.C. violent shooting of two National Guardsmen and it's impact on Afghan allies across the U.S.

What is happening is unforgivable! How can responsible channels spread false news about a person who is responding to treatment and is recovering? This is being extremely disrespectful and irresponsible. Please give due respect to the family and its need for privacy.

"Individuals seeking admission to the U.S. or lawful permanent residence must support themselves financially or rely on their families, sponsors, and private organizations, and not become a burden on U.S. taxpayers." - USCIS Spokesperson Matthew Tragesser dailycaller.com/2025/09/05/usc…

This new travel ban doesn’t just block visas—it blocks families, breaks promises, and betrays those who stood with the U.S. in Afghanistan. You can’t say Afghanistan is “safe” and also label the Taliban terrorists. Which is it? Read our full statement: #KeepThePromise

Operation Sindoor is official.

This week in D.C., a group of Afghan women leaders trained through AAF’s advocacy program, met with sessional Staffers, cates and policy experts to share those stories and push for action. 1/2   #RefugeeAdvocacy #AADCHillDay #AfghanAllies

Ending TPS for Afghans is a betrayal. Their sacrifices weren’t temporary—their protection shouldn’t be either. Our full statement here. ⬇️ #TPSforAfghans #AfghanAllies #KeepThePromise

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Afghan interpreter for US fearful of Taliban speaks to Jake Watch the video here: tinyurl.com/5xmmdbsn

🚨#BREAKING: New dashcam footage captures the moment a military helicopter collides with an American Airlines jet, triggering a mass casualty event with reports of multiple fatalities #crash #plane #dca #airline #reagan

Today, I have good news to report from the Middle East. I have spoken to the Prime Ministers of Lebanon and Israel. And I am pleased to announce: They have accepted the United States’ proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

📢 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Advocacy Capacity Building Program for Resettled Afghan women in the U.S. ! - Navigate U.S. policy spaces - Build public speaking & media skills - Develop networking capacity - Meet policymakers & advocates in D.C. - Amplify Afghan voices 📍 Review eligibility criteria & apply by December 15th: bit.ly/AfgWomenLead #AfghanWomenLead #AfghanWomenLeaders #AdvocacyTraining