The United States government has announced the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals from Afghanistan and Cameroon, a move that will affect thousands of individuals who have been living and working legally in the country under humanitarian protections. The decision, effective from April 2025, means that Afghans and Cameroonians who previously benefited from TPS will lose their legal right to remain in the U.S. unless they secure another form of immigration status.

Background:
TPS is a humanitarian program that allows people from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions to live and work in the U.S. temporarily. The end of TPS for Afghanistan and Cameroon comes amid shifting U.S. immigration policies and ongoing debates about border security and refugee protections.

Impact:
Advocacy groups warn that the policy change will leave thousands at risk of deportation, family separation, and return to unstable or dangerous conditions in their home countries. Legal experts urge affected individuals to seek immediate guidance on alternative immigration options.

International Response:
The decision has drawn criticism from human rights organizations and international observers, who argue that conditions in Afghanistan and Cameroon remain unsafe and that ending protections could have serious humanitarian consequences.