Afghan Interpreter Evacuation Flight Arrives in US
Voice of America
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 safetyWomen in rural Malawi pick vegetables in Chikwawa district. Statistics show that more than 20% of Malawi's 19.6 million people live in extreme poverty. With 20% of people in Malawi living in extreme poverty, UNICEF says parents and caregivers in rural areas need assistance to care for their children. These children are pictured in Malawi's Chikwawa district.
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