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Human Rights groups push for resettlement of Afghan Sikhs after Gurudwara Attack

Human Rights groups push for resettlement of Afghan Sikhs after Gurudwara Attack

by Aishwarya Airy | Apr 15, 2020 | Immigration, National Security

The Sikh community in Afghanistan has sustained a series of attacks orchestrated by ISIS that killed 25 people, and a group of 26 human rights organizations is asking Congress for emergency refugee protection for Afghan Sikhs and Hindus. In a letter addressed to the...
U.S. slashes aid to Afghanistan in an attempt to resolve the country’s political crisis

U.S. slashes aid to Afghanistan in an attempt to resolve the country’s political crisis

by Aishwarya Airy | Mar 25, 2020 | National Security

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s unexpected announcement that the United States will cut $1 billion in aid to Afghanistan is a last-ditch U.S. attempt to force warring political factions to resolve their political crisis, experts say. Pompeo said in...
Senior al-Shabaab Leader Killed by US Strike in Somalia, Pentagon Says

Senior al-Shabaab Leader Killed by US Strike in Somalia, Pentagon Says

by Aishwarya Airy | Mar 10, 2020 | Featured, National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON — Bashir Mohamed Mahamoud, a senior leader of the al-Shabaab terrorist group, was killed in an airstrike by the U.S. Africa Command on Feb. 22, a Pentagon statement confirmed Monday. Mahamoud, alias Bashir Qoorgaab, worked with al-Shabaab for more...
Despite endorsements, rallies and spending millions, Bloomberg fails to woo voters in North Carolina

Despite endorsements, rallies and spending millions, Bloomberg fails to woo voters in North Carolina

by Aishwarya Airy | Mar 4, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured, Politics

CHARLOTTE– After spending millions of dollars on his presidential campaign, Michael Bloomberg, the multi-billionaire former New York mayor, dropped out of the presidential race Wednesday after he failed to win a single primary. Bloomberg has now endorsed Joe...
Inside Buttigieg’s ground game during the last day of his campaign

Inside Buttigieg’s ground game during the last day of his campaign

by Aishwarya Airy | Mar 2, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured, Politics

FAYETTEVILLE– Hours before former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced he was suspending his campaign for the presidency on Sunday night, Buttigieg campaign staff and volunteers were still optimistic about his chances to win the North Carolina Democratic...
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