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US, Philippines reach deal on temporary relocation of some Afghan refugee

Reuters

August 20, 2024 5:44 pm

[Source: Reuters]

The United States and the Philippines have reached a deal to allow “a limited number” of Afghans to transit through the Philippines to complete processing for special immigrants visas and resettlement to the U.S., the State Department said.

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