Vermont Afghan Alliance

Since the fall of the Afghan government and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, more than 650 Afghans have settled in Vermont, per capita one of the largest populations of any state.

The Board of the Vermont Afghan Alliance this week announced the appointment of a new executive director. Starksboro resident Ellen Yount will replace outgoing director Molly Gray.

On Monday, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revoked Temporary Protected Status for Afghans in the United States. That news could have lasting ramifications for the roughly 600 Afghans who call Vermont home.