As some countries welcome Afghan refugees, others are trying to keep them out

The United States and about 100 other countries said Sunday that they would continue to accept fleeing Afghans, and that the Taliban has pledged to allow safe passage. But it’s unclear whether the Taliban will stay true to its word.

Neighboring countries are bracing to bear the brunt of any surge — and warning that they are not prepared. Asylum seekers who continue on the long and arduous path to Europe will encounter anti-refugee sentiment and roadblocks in countries wary of a repeat of the Syrian migration crisis of 2015. Read more at TheWashingtonPost.com.