US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard revealed that 2,000 Afghan evacuees may have ties to terrorist organizations. She warned this poses a serious national security risk. Gabbard criticized slow vetting under the Biden administration, saying screening was inadequate. Around 18,000 Afghan nationals entered the US under the “Operation Allies Welcome” program. Gabbard said 2,000 of […]
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Third Afghan national arrested in US over ISIS-K links
A third Afghan national has been arrested in the US for providing “material support” to ISIS-K. Authorities said the arrest comes days after another Afghan, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, shot two National Guard soldiers. Officials emphasized the move targets individuals with ties to terrorist groups. The suspect, Jaan Shah Shafi, entered the US in 2021 under former […]