President Biden asked to intervene by veterans in asylum case of Afghan soldier detained after border crossing
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President Biden is being asked to intervene in an asylum case who previously fought against the Taliban alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Wasi traveled to multiple safe houses after being forced to flee Afghanistan and relied on U.S. veteran volunteers in order to get aid and potential relocation, but was met with "harsh treatment and branded as a terrorist by the local community," when he entered Pakistan, according to a letter by U.S. veterans groups that was sent to Biden on Dec, 21. Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.
"He traveled on foot or by bus through 10 countries, surviving torture, robbery, and attempts on his life, to seek asylum in the United States from the threats on his life, and expecting a hero’s welcome from his American allies," the letter states.
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