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Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided US

More than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans.

6 weeks ago

Abdul Wasi Safi smiles after a news conference Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Houston.

Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi, once detained at border, wins asylum

It's almost a year since Wasi said he turned himself in to border patrol agents to declare asylum but was charged with entering the U.S. illegally.

By Allison P. Erickson

8 months ago

Former interpreter: Afghan allies need our help

A former interpreter for the U.S. military in Iraq is calling on Americans to help allies in Afghanistan.

By Ahmed Mushref

3 years ago

A GI Bill for Afghan allies

This initiative would be critical to accelerating their integration and maximizing their ultimate contribution to their new country.

By Desaix Myers and Doug Livermore

3 years ago

State Department vows to improve visa process for Afghans, rescue those left behind

Thousands of Afghans who applied to the Special Immigrant Visa program may have been left behind in the frantic evacuation effort.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

US soldier loses one Afghan translator; fights to save another

Their efforts started long before this month’s chaotic rush to evacuate Afghans after the Taliban’s swift takeover.

3 years ago

After evacuation, Afghan refugees still face numerous obstacles

Significant background checks before traveling to the United States are still happening, administration officials said.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Vets groups plead for more action from White House on Afghanistan evacuations

A 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 III

3 years ago

As US military sticks to airport, British and French forces are rescuing their citizens in Kabul: reports

Reports of NATO allies conducting extractions is prompting Americans to why we aren't doing the same.

By James R. Webb

3 years ago

Flights to leave hourly from Kabul airport, if evacuees can get there

Flights should be leaving hourly by Wednesday, according to an official.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

The race is on to evacuate 22,000 Afghans by Aug. 31 withdrawal deadline

Officials couldn't say whether the withdrawal deadline might be extended to evacuate more refugees.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

About 8,000 US troops are deploying to secure evacuations from Kabul

Three thousand are heading to Kabul, with another 3,500 in Kuwait and 1,000 to Qatar.

By Meghann Myers and Robert Burns, The Associated Press

3 years ago

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Senators warn more visas are urgently needed for Afghans who aided US

More than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans.

Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi, once detained at border, wins asylum

It's almost a year since Wasi said he turned himself in to border patrol agents to declare asylum but was charged with entering the U.S. illegally.

Former interpreter: Afghan allies need our help

A former interpreter for the U.S. military in Iraq is calling on Americans to help allies in Afghanistan.

A GI Bill for Afghan allies

This initiative would be critical to accelerating their integration and maximizing their ultimate contribution to their new country.

State Department vows to improve visa process for Afghans, rescue those left behind

Thousands of Afghans who applied to the Special Immigrant Visa program may have been left behind in the frantic evacuation effort.

US soldier loses one Afghan translator; fights to save another

Their efforts started long before this month’s chaotic rush to evacuate Afghans after the Taliban’s swift takeover.

After evacuation, Afghan refugees still face numerous obstacles

Significant background checks before traveling to the United States are still happening, administration officials said.

Vets groups plead for more action from White House on Afghanistan evacuations

A 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.

As US military sticks to airport, British and French forces are rescuing their citizens in Kabul: reports

Reports of NATO allies conducting extractions is prompting Americans to why we aren't doing the same.

Flights to leave hourly from Kabul airport, if evacuees can get there

Flights should be leaving hourly by Wednesday, according to an official.

The race is on to evacuate 22,000 Afghans by Aug. 31 withdrawal deadline

Officials couldn't say whether the withdrawal deadline might be extended to evacuate more refugees.

About 8,000 US troops are deploying to secure evacuations from Kabul

Three thousand are heading to Kabul, with another 3,500 in Kuwait and 1,000 to Qatar.

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