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Special US to resume processing special visas for Afghans who aided Americans

US to resume processing special visas for Afghans who aided Americans

  • Aimed at supporting Afghans and Iraqis who came under threat for their work with the US, the special visa programs have lengthy application processes
  • Some of those working for the US government or military have been killed in Afghanistan in attacks by the Taliban and other insurgents in the past years
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