Future Retirement Success
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks

Future Retirement Success

Politics

President Biden asked to intervene by veterans in asylum case of Afghan soldier detained after border crossing

by December 25, 2022
December 25, 2022
President Biden asked to intervene by veterans in asylum case of Afghan soldier detained after border crossing

President Biden is being asked by U.S. veterans groups to intervene in an asylum case involving an Afghan soldier who previously fought against the Taliban.

Abdul Wasi Safi previously served with U.S. Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan, and after Kabul fell in August 2021, continued to fight the Taliban alongside the Northern resistance.

Wasi traveled to multiple safe houses after being forced to flee Afghanistan and relied on U.S. veteran volunteers in order to get aid and potential relocation, but was met with ‘harsh treatment and branded as a terrorist by the local community,’ when he entered Pakistan, according to a letter by U.S. veterans groups that was sent to Biden on Dec, 21.

‘He traveled on foot or by bus through 10 countries, surviving torture, robbery, and attempts on his life, to seek asylum in the United States from the threats on his life, and expecting a hero’s welcome from his American allies,’ the letter states.

While Wasi was able to find his way to America’s southern border on Sept. 30, he was detained by U.S. border patrol agents and charged with illegal entry, according to the letter. Wasi is currently being held at Eden Detention Center in Texas.

The veterans groups urge Biden in their letter to grant Wasi parolee status.

‘Given the known retaliations from the Taliban on Afghan Special Operations Forces, Lieutenant Wasi’s asylum case is certainly credible and his death is certain if he were to be deported back to Afghanistan. The Afghan Special Forces faithfully served America, and not one of them should have to endure a path like this to reach safety,’ the letter states. ‘We urge you to fulfill America’s promise to Lieutenant Abdul Wasi Safi and begin to heal the moral injury by granting him a parolee status as he awaits a hearing on his justifiable asylum claim.’

Groups such as Special Operations Association of America, Save Our Allies, Ukraine NGO Coordination Network, and Project Exodus are among those who signed the letter.

In a previous phone interview with Fox News from the Eden Detention Center, Wasi said he’s disappointed in America’s response when he crossed the border,

‘I was in a special force commando unit with the U.S. military,’ Wasi said. ‘I wanted to come to the United States. I don’t select another country to help me because I was with them. But I come here, and they put me in jail.’

‘Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico. I cross all that distance to come to United States because I was thinking and hoping the American government that they will help me,’ Wasi said.

Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin, Liz Friden, and Krista Garvin contributed to this report.

Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Adam.Sabes@fox.com and on Twitter @asabes10.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
Congress misses its deadline to fund the government again
next post
Weekend Daily: Tips for Trading Profitably in a Bear Market

You may also like

State Dept defends human rights abuse report changes,...

April 21, 2025

Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign raises nearly $50 million...

July 22, 2024

“The Game” Everyone’s Playing this Christmas

November 18, 2022

AG Garland’s DOJ Will “Monitor” Elections (Poll Challengers?)...

November 8, 2022

Trump has not directed administration to declassify Biden...

May 22, 2025

Biden ambassador’s ties to Hunter Biden, Romania raises...

July 15, 2023

Kash Patel Calls for Dirtbag Chris Wray’s Immediate...

October 12, 2022

Speaker Johnson surprised by Musk’s criticism of ‘big,...

June 4, 2025

Balance of power: Five races that could decide...

September 1, 2024

Flipping coins in McCarthy’s Congress: GOP’s math problems...

January 10, 2023

    Get free access to all of the retirement secrets and income strategies from our experts! or Join The Exclusive Subscription Today And Get the Premium Articles Acess for Free

    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • Call with China’s Xi, and Trump-Musk exchange fueled barbs during 20th week in office

      June 7, 2025
    • Trump’s conservative allies warn Congress faces critical ‘test’ with $9.4B spending cut proposal

      June 7, 2025
    • Tech ETFs are Leading Since April, but Another Group is Leading YTD

      June 7, 2025
    • TIMELINE: Inside the evolving relationship between Trump and Musk from first term to this week’s fallout

      June 7, 2025
    • Deadly drone wars are already here and the US is horribly unprepared

      June 7, 2025
    • Week Ahead: NIFTY’s Behavior Against This Level Crucial As The Index Looks At Potential Resumption Of An Upmove

      June 7, 2025

    Categories

    • Business (8,152)
    • Investing (2,019)
    • Politics (15,564)
    • Stocks (3,136)
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: futureretirementsuccess.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 futureretirementsuccess.com | All Rights Reserved