US: Former presidents join forces to help Afghan refugees

Three former presidents of USA, Republican George W. Bush. Bush and Democrats Bill Clinton and Barack Obama are joining forces to support a new organization that aims to provide assistance to Afghan refugees who will be settling in the United States following the recent withdrawal of US troops.

The former leaders and their spouses will join Welcome.US, a coalition of human rights organizations, US companies and other leaders that was unveiled today, Welcome.US said in a statement.

The coalition said it would help tens of thousands of Afghans who have fled the country as part of the Biden government’s evacuation operations to settle in the United States by mobilizing volunteers and mobilizing aid.

Many of them refugees they would be in danger if they lived in Taliban Afghanistan after working with the United States and its allies or with American and international organizations during the 20 years of the war.

“Thousands of Afghans have stood by us on the front lines to promote a safer world and now they need our help. “We are proud to support Welcome.US and its work to help Afghan families relocate and build new lives,” George W. Bush said in a statement. Bush and his wife Laura.

“We are ready to show our new Afghan neighbors and the rest of the world how a hospitable and generous spirit forms the backbone of what makes our country so great.”

Reuters has not yet been able to contact representatives of Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama and Michelle’s wife to comment on the whole initiative.

The coalition also has the support of more than 280 people and entities, including US companies such as Microsoft Corp., Starbucks Corp., CVS Health Corp. and AirBnB Inc., as well as many non-governmental and veteran organizations.

Republicans and Democrats, including current and former governors and mayors, are also involved. In addition, US heads of state and local leaders have vowed to welcome refugees into their communities, although immigration remains a divisive issue.

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