US Suspends Visas for Afghan Nationals Amid Growing Security Concerns
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The US Department of State has temporarily halted the issuance of visas to individuals traveling on Afghan passports in response to a recent shooting incident near the White House. The decision comes after an Afghan national, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, fatally shot a National Guard member and injured another on November 26. Lakanwal, who entered the US in 2021 under a program to resettle Afghans who aided the US during the war, was granted asylum. According to investigators, Lakanwal traveled from his home in Washington and shot the Guardsmen with a powerful revolver before being wounded in a gunfight with other troops. This incident has sparked concerns over national security and public safety. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the development, stating that protecting the US and its people is the country's top priority. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has announced plans to 'permanently pause' migration from 'all Third World Countries,' terminate what he calls 'illegal admissions' under the previous administration, and end federal benefits for non-citizens deemed a security risk. The US Department of State will reassess visa issuance for Afghan nationals as the situation unfolds.
