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Afghan soldier seeking US asylum hopes for 'American dream'

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Abdul Wasi Safi fled Afghanistan following the withdrawal of U.S. forces in August 2021. He feared reprisals from the Taliban because he had provided information on terrorists. He was arrested in September near Eagle Pass, Texas, trying to cross the Mexico border. Prosecutors filed a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss the immigration charge "in the interest of justice"

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Times of India

US: Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi seeks asylum and American dream

In the months he was held in detention in Texas during his legal fight to remain in the US, Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi thought he would eventually be returned to his home country and meet a likely death at the hands of the Taliban. (AP)

1 year ago·India

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Associated Press News

Afghan soldier seeking US asylum hopes for 'American dream'

After being held in detention in Texas for months during his legal fight to remain in the U.S., Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi is now a free man as he

1 year ago·United States

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USA Today

Afghan soldier seeks asylum and American dream

1 year ago·United States

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CNN

Charges dropped against Afghan soldier who was detained seeking asylum at US border with Mexico

Criminal charges have been dropped against an Afghan national who served with the US military in Afghanistan and was apprehended after fleeing to the US by crossing the southern border with Mexico.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

Afghan soldier seeking U.S. asylum freed from federal custody

An Afghan soldier seeking U.S. asylum who was detained for months after being arrested while trying to cross the Mexico border has been freed from immigration detention and reunited with his brother, his attorney said Wednesday.

1 year ago·United States

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KRDO

Afghan soldier seeking US asylum hopes for 'American dream'

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — In the months he was held in detention in Texas during his legal fight to remain in the U.S., Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi thought he would eventually be returned to his home country and meet a likely death at the hands of the Taliban because of his work with the U.S. military. But on Friday, he stood a free man, filled with hope that the help he provided the U.S. military will ultimately help…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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