WASHINGTON DC / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Operation Allies Welcome, launched after the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, has brought thousands of Afghans to the US. An incident in Washington DC in which an Afghan refugee was involved in a shootout is now raising questions about the resettlement program and security measures.
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Following the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in 2021 and the Taliban takeover, Operation Allies Welcome was launched to resettle at-risk Afghans in the US. Over 76,000 Afghans were given the opportunity to move to the United States for humanitarian reasons. One of them is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was recently involved in a shooting in Washington DC in which a National Guard member was killed.
Operation Allies Welcome was launched by President Joe Biden on August 29, 2021. The aim was to provide safe resettlement for Afghans who had worked with the US over the past two decades. Many of them received special immigrant visas, while others were admitted on humanitarian grounds. Lakanwal, who fled the Taliban with his family, was admitted to the United States on September 8, 2021.
The relocation took place under strict security precautions. Each Afghan refugee went through an extensive vetting process conducted by U.S. agencies such as Customs and Border Protection and the Secret Service. These measures were intended to ensure that no security threats enter the United States. Still, the Lakanwal incident raises questions about the effectiveness of these measures.
Support for the newly resettled Afghans included medical and psychological care as well as help with their integration into US society. Despite these efforts, there are voices calling for a re-vet of all Afghan refugees. The incident in Washington DC has reignited the debate about security and integration measures for refugees.
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