Concerns Rise Over Afghan Refugee Security as 2,000 Linked to Terrorism

Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. National Intelligence Director, revealed that at least 2,000 Afghan refugees who entered the country after the American withdrawal in 2021 are connected to terrorism or suspected of terrorist activities…

Identification of 2,000 Terrorism Suspects

Gabbard emphasized that the vast majority of Afghan refugees who arrived in the U.S. have not undergone thorough security screenings.

She pointed out the security risks posed by this situation, noting that at least two thousand individuals have been identified as having ties to terrorists or being suspected of terrorism.

A representative from the National Intelligence Office explained that these individuals were recognized based on information gathered and assessed by the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC).

Gabbard announced that the U.S. government intends to re-evaluate all Afghan refugees who have entered the country in order to mitigate potential risks.

Suspension of Immigration Applications Following Shooting Incident

Previously, the U.S. Immigration Office stated that all immigration applications from Afghan refugees would be suspended until further notice.

This decision came after the shooting incident involving Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan citizen, who shot at two members of the National Guard. Lakanwal, 29, arrived in the U.S. in 2021 and was arrested following the incident. The FBI is currently investigating whether the motivation behind this shooting was related to terrorism or criminal activity.

U.S. immigration officials cited the need for a more thorough security review of Afghan cases as the reason for this action.