Afghanistan, Aug. 25 -- A US senator urged Congress to swiftly pass a bipartisan bill granting permanent residency to Afghan allies who worked alongside American forces.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has urged Congress to swiftly pass bipartisan legislation granting permanent residency to thousands of Afghan nationals who worked alongside American forces during the war in Afghanistan.
The Democratic senator emphasized that many evacuees, including interpreters and local staff who risked their lives to assist U.S. troops, now face the threat of deportation. She stressed that America has a responsibility to honor its commitments to these individuals.
Klobuchar is among nine lawmakers from both parties backing the bill, known as the "Honor Our...