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Philippines agrees to host Afghans awaiting resettlement in US

US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr at the White House on May 1, 2023 [Carolyn Kaster/AP]

The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a “limited number” of Afghans being considered for resettlement in the United States, US and Philippine officials have announced.

The US government will support “necessary services” for Afghans as they undergo visa processing in the Philippines, including food, housing, security, medical, and transport, the US Department of State said in a statement on Monday.

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