Afghanistan, April 12 -- Senator Welch is urging the U.S. government to provide immediate support for Afghan refugees who assisted U.S. forces during conflict.
Peter Welch, a U.S. Senator from Vermont, is warning that the United States has abandoned thousands of Afghan refugees who worked alongside the U.S. government during the conflict. On Friday, April 11, he criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies, highlighting the risks these refugees now face.
During his Senate speech, Welch emphasized that these Afghan refugees, who cooperated with U.S. forces, are now facing persecution and violence. He noted that the federal government has left them without support, making them vulnerable to threats from the Taliban and other g...