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Scores of Afghans have left for the US after their visas were processed in the Philippines

  • Nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown to the United States after their special immigration visas were processed in the Philippines as part of an agreement between Manila and Washington, the U.S. Embassy in Manila said Sunday.
  • The Afghans, including many children, arrived in the Philippines on Jan. 6 and left between Jan. 15 to 17 after completing their application process for resettlement in the U.S., according to Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay.
  • Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino welcomed the news that all Afghan refugees had left the country safely, noting their stay lasted 11 days, which is much less than the 59-day period agreed upon for processing their visa applications.
  • The Philippines' decision to temporarily host Afghan refugees is described as correct, humane, and commendable by Tolentino, reflecting the country's long history of providing shelter for those escaping war and persecution.
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Philstar Global broke the news in Manila, Philippines on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of Philippines (6)

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