Nearly two years later, Afghan allies still left hoping for help Advocates worry that Congress may never pass reforms needed to help Afghan allies safely escape the Taliban and resettle in America.By Leo Shane III and Jaime Moore-Carrillo4 months ago
Plan to boost visas for Afghan allies isn’t enough, advocates warnThe White House hopes to increase the number of Afghan visas to 20,000 in its fiscal 2024 budget plan.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
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 III15 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 III2 years 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 III2 years ago
U.S. to begin evacuating Afghan helpers this monthOperation Allies Refuge will begin the last week in July.By Leo Shane III2 years ago