US ending Operation Allies Welcome, shift to new Afghan refugee helpWhite House officials said the move is meant to improve efforts to assist Afghan refugees.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
After evacuation, Afghan refugees still face numerous obstaclesSignificant background checks before traveling to the United States are still happening, administration officials said.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
Vets groups plead for more action from White House on Afghanistan evacuationsA coalition of 45 groups working on evacuation issues has asked for a meeting with senior administration staff to see what more can be done to save the lives of Afghans in danger.By Leo Shane III15 months ago
U.S. to begin evacuating Afghan helpers this monthOperation Allies Refuge will begin the last week in July.By Leo Shane III17 months ago
U.S. to begin evacuating some Afghan nationals as they await visa approvalWhite House officials have not said how many individuals will be moved or where they will be housed while they await a final decision.By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers17 months ago
Frustration growing as time runs short to evacuate Afghan allies ahead of US withdrawalSen. Angus King wants DOD to lend personnel to the State Department to speed up visa applications.By Leo Shane III18 months ago
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