While an even number or Democrats, Republicans and Independents support the idea, some right-wing media figures disagree.
Earlier this month, the Taliban said that Afghans who aided U.S. forces didn't need to fear for their lives.
"[Such Afghans] should show remorse for their past actions and must not engage in such activities in the future that amount to treason against Islam and the country," a Taliban statement read. The statement called for Afghans who assisted U.S. forces to"return to their normal lives" adding,"If they do have expertise in any field, [they should] serve their country. They shall not be in any danger on our part.
However, since 2014, the Taliban has murdered at least 300 Afghans who served as interpreters for U.S. forces, according to No One Left Behind, a veteran-led group for Afghan and Iraqi interpreters.has pledged to provide Special Immigration Visas to help relocate thousands of Afghan interpreters and translators. Some have since been relocated out of the country and are in an undisclosed location while the visa applications are processed for approval.from the U.S.
The funds are for the"purpose of meeting unexpected urgent refugee and migration needs of refugees, victims of conflict, and other persons at risk as a result of the situation in Afghanistan," Biden's order said.
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