Blinken Vows Visas for Afghans Who Worked With U.S. Troops
- Officials worried Taliban will target those who aided U.S.
- Taliban says Afghans who worked with U.S. aren’t in danger
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged to expedite immigration visas for Afghans who worked closely with U.S. forces as a Republican warned they’ll be targeted by the Taliban once remaining American troops depart.
Testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday, Blinken said the U.S. is looking at “every option” to help the Afghan employees -- interpreters, drivers, construction workers and other staff -- who may become victims of the Taliban as the Pentagon pushes ahead with President Joe Biden’s order to remove the troops by Sept. 11 at the latest.