Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/17/one-year-afghanistan-war-spending-could-fund-resettlement-12-million-refugees “We’ve spent billions on war. Now, let’s spend to bring Afghans to safety.” JAKE JOHNSON August 17, 2021 As the Biden administration faces criticism for not doing enough to assist those fleeing Afghanistan, an analysis released Monday showed that the … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/16/us-lawmakers-and-human-rights-advocates-urge-open-doors-afghan-refugees “We must immediately expedite and increase the processing capacity for Afghan refugee resettlement and make family reunification a major priority. Anything less is unacceptable.” JESSICA CORBETT August 16, 2021 While the world watched with alarm Monday as multiple … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/16/un-experts-urge-immediate-action-protect-human-rights-prevent-slaughter-civilians “We cannot stand idly by as the lives of the Afghan people are treated with contempt, derision, and weariness,” said a group of special rapporteurs. KENNY STANCIL August 16, 2021 More than two dozen independent experts appointed by … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): We are watching a horrifying crisis unravel in Afghanistan. Yesterday, the Taliban poured into the capital city of Kabul, toppled the Afghan government, and assumed control of the country. Thousands of vulnerable people — including … Continued