Afghan Interpreter Evacuation Flight Arrives in US

WASHINGTON - A special flight for some 200 Afghans who qualify for Special Immigrant Status (SIV) arrived in the United States on Friday as part of an operation to evacuate those who provided help to the U.S. government.

White House officials announced Operation Allies Refuge on July 14, saying it would evacuate Afghan interpreters and others who assisted the U.S. government during the war, along with their families, who now fear retaliation from the Taliban. Senior Deputy Homeland Security Adviser Russ Travers of the National Security Council told reporters that the flight “represents the fulfillment of the U.S. commitment and honors these Afghans’ brave service in helping support our mission.” Flight to safety