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Philippines To Host 'Limited Number' Of Afghans Seeking US Visas

Tens of thousands of Afghans scrambled to leave the country in the chaotic evacuation of August 2021 (Credit: AFP)

A "limited number" of Afghans will temporarily stay in the Philippines while being processed for resettlement in the United States, Manila and Washington said Tuesday.

The timeline for the programme is still being discussed by the two governments with both saying only a "limited number" of visa applicants will be covered, without revealing exact figures.

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