Afghanistan, Dec. 21 -- The George W. Bush Presidential Center criticized the U.S. decision to suspend Afghan immigration, saying it punishes allies who risked their lives supporting American forces over decades.

The George W. Bush Presidential Center has criticized the U.S. government's decision to halt acceptance of Afghan migrants who assisted American forces, calling the move contrary to core U.S. values.

The Center emphasized that tens of thousands of Afghans risked their lives over the past two decades by collaborating with the United States and its international allies, providing crucial support in military and humanitarian operations.

The policy shift follows the shooting by Abdul Rahman Lakanwal, a former Afghan soldier accused ...