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

August 20, 2024 - 10:27 AM
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The Department of Foreign Affairs building in Manila, in Phil. Star file photo.

 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 on Monday.

 —Reporting by Jasper Ward