Nearly 250 former U.S. interpreters and allies in Afghanistan have been reported killed by the Taliban in retribution for their service.
The long-sought assistance for Afghan refugees still faces a difficult fight in Congress.
For many Afghan evacuees, the stresses of refugee life continue to exacerbate the traumas of combat two years after their arrival.
Nearly 90% say the United States must do more to honor its promises to protect Afghans who worked closely with U.S. military forces.
The poll comes two years after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021.
By Linley Sanders
Supporters still see a path late this year to passing critical immigration reforms which would help Afghan allies.
The Biden administration is giving temporary legal status to Afghan migrants who arrived after March 15, 2022, and before Sept. 20, 2023.
A report released by the State Department’s Inspector General outlines numerous steps the department has taken to speed up visa processing.
The groups most targeted by the Taliban have been former army, police and intelligence forces, according to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan.
Advocates worry that Congress may never pass reforms needed to help Afghan allies safely escape the Taliban and resettle in America.
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