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Concerns Emerge Over Vetting Afghan Evacuees Amid Arrests

12/4/2025

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Arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) raise concerns about vetting Afghan evacuees.
DHS says the arrests reveal vetting failures during the 2021 evacuation and include individuals with serious criminal records, including sexual offenses and support for terror groups.
Notable cases include Qesmat Din Zafran, convicted of lewd acts with a minor, and Mansour Walizada, arrested for sexual battery.

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Arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) raise concerns about vetting Afghan evacuees.
DHS says the arrests reveal vetting failures during the 2021 evacuation and include individuals with serious criminal records, including sexual offenses and support for terror groups.
Notable cases include Qesmat Din Zafran, convicted of lewd acts with a minor, and Mansour Walizada, arrested for sexual battery.