White House working to expedite Afghan resettlement as at least 12,500 remain on military bases
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The day following the withdrawal of U.S forces from Afghanistan, refugees board buses to take them to Dulles International Airport (Dulles, Virginia) September 1, 2021.
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Nearly six months later, thousands of Afghan refugees still live on American bases. They await visas for permanent residence and employment.
According to CNBC data and the Department of Homeland Security verification, approximately 10,000 Afghans are living on U.S. military bases. Around 2,500 people live on U.S. bases abroad, which includes Qatar.
The White House will host the Amir of Qatar on Monday to discuss the plans for Afghan refugees being repatriated to America.
CNBC’s Clive Davis was told by a spokesperson from the National Security Council that there is much more to do.
According to a White House official, Congress has already appropriated $13 million for Operation Allies Welcome. The U.S. has received approximately 65,000 Afghans.
The President Joe Biden will meet with the Qatari Amir to discuss plans to redirect natural gas inventories from Europe to separate projects.
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