State Department reportedly set to process thousands of Afghans stranded after aiding U.S. military
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In a hopeful sign for the thousands of Afghans who risked their lives by assisting the U.S. military but whose visas were then thrown into limbo due to the policies of the previous occupant of the White House, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is reporState Department reportedly set to process thousands of Afghans stranded after aiding U.S. military
In a hopeful sign for the thousands of Afghans who risked their lives by assisting the U.S. military but whose visas were then thrown into limbo due to the policies of the previous occupant of the White House, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is reportedly preparing to resume processing a number of applications, The Washington Post said. It’s unclear what the situation is for Iraqis who have also seen their applications stalled, but this sign that movement is beginning is a step in the right direction, and necessary. “These interpreters risked their lives and their families’ lives by aiding the U.S. military,” Special Operations Association of America Founder Daniel Elkins told the Post. “If we abandon our side of the commitment now, people in the future will be less willing to work with us.” Read more