News At age 12, he fled the Taliban to try to save his family. Then he faced years in US custody August 13, 2023August 13, 2023Rick Jervis, USA TODAYComments Off on At age 12, he fled the Taliban to try to save his family. Then he faced years in US custody Afghan children who fled Kabul ended up in custody much like Central American migrants separated from their parents. Two years later, many still wait.