ON MIGRATION, ON AFGHANISTAN | An Afghan soldier fleeing the Taliban spent months reaching the U.S. to request asylum. He was arrested at the Texas border.

December 2, 2022

Abdul Wasi Safi was trying to reach his brother, who immigrated legally to Houston after helping the U.S. military. Legal experts say Wasi may have to serve a criminal sentence before he can pursue asylum.

Source: An Afghan soldier fleeing the Taliban spent months reaching the U.S., The Texas Tribune, BY ALLISON P. ERICKSON, November 30, 2022; Photo: Courtesy of Sami-ullah Safi

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