Afghan resettlement
From Isolation to Violence: The Troubled Journey of Afghan Refugee Behind White House National Guard Attack
Dec 01, 2025 01:54 am CST
An in-depth look at Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan refugee charged with shooting two National Guard members near the White House, revealing his years-long struggle with mental health issues, isolation, and failed adaptation in the United States following his 2021 evacuation through Operation Allies Welcome. Previously undisclosed warnings from community advocates highlight missed opportunities for intervention before the Thanksgiving Eve attack that killed one service member and critically injured another.
Afghan Refugees Face Uncertain Future as US Suspends Visa Processing After DC Shooting Incident
Nov 28, 2025 04:57 am CST
The indefinite suspension of US visa processing for Afghan nationals following a shooting incident near the White House has left thousands of Afghan refugees in limbo. Many who fled Taliban persecution and have waited years for resettlement decisions now face increasing risks in temporary host countries like Pakistan, where deportations and harassment of Afghan refugees have intensified. Former government workers, journalists, and US allies fear persecution if forced to return to Afghanistan while their last path to safety appears closed.