"Rohde(worked for Times at time of incident but now NewYorker magazine)brave escape from Taliban compound in Pakistan, where his kidnappers had been keeping hostages. Afghan journalist TahirLudin was able to escape with Rohde, while a 3rd captive, AsadullahMangal, stayed behind."
"Taliban commander (was previously charged in 2008 kidnapping of journalist DavidRohde) and now facing charges related to attacks on U.S. troops in Afghanistan during that time, including one in the Wardak province that killed three soldiers and an interpreter."
"Haji Najibullah,45,was extradited to NewYork last yr to face charges in the abduction of Rohde+two Afghan nationals working with him several yrs after US invasion.
Rohde was held hostage for 7months, terrifying international incident that was widely followed around the world."
"After he freed himself, Rohde documented the details of his imprisonment and his remarkable escape in a five-part series for the @nytimes.
In an indictment made public Thursday, officials allege that Najibullah also commanded Taliban soldiers to kill U.S. and allied troops."
"acting as Taliban spokesperson in television interviews in which he threatened US soldiers..new charges against Najibullah Thurs, @TheJusticeDept released new details..Najibullah was a commander in the Taliban paramilitary organization long ago designated as a terrorist group."
"he is responsible for attacks on
US troops that were carried out by others.
Sgts.1stClass MatthewL.Hilton JosephA.McKay+
Sgt.MarkPalmateer, were killed when their convoy was attacked by the Taliban with improvised explosive devices, rocket-propelled grenades+automatic weapons"
"Najibullah's superseding indictment. An interpreter working with service members also died.
Najibullah"bragged"on video 2007+2008"how well-armed"his fighters were brandishing for the camera an improvised explosive device, Kalashnikov automatic rifles+rocket-propelled grenades."
"Fighters under his command, who numbered as many as 1,000, are also believed to be responsible for shooting down a U.S. helicopter in October 2008 and firing rockets and other weapons at an Afghan National Police outpost in September 2008."
"Najibullah was previously alleged to have forced Rohde at gunpoint to beg for financial help from his family, an ordeal recorded on video. He+his alleged accomplices wanted millions of dollars in ransom+the release of Taliban fighters in U.S. custody, according to court papers."
"Najibullah faces charges including โmurder for the deaths of U.S. soldiers
โconspiracy to murder U.S. nationals
โproviding material support for terrorism
โconspiring to use weapons of mass destruction
and
โother related counts.
An arraignment is expected next week."
"Refugee advocates see several gains ahead..enhanced local support for new arrivals and more ways for the receiving communities to engage. During some 15yrs of refugee resettlement work, KitTaintor says sheโs seen more people desire to help refugees than there are opportunities."
โWhat Welcome Corps really allows us to do is to capitalize on that interest, that compassion, and that humanitarianism in real ways,โ says Ms. Taintor, vice president of policy and practice at Welcome.US, a member of the Welcome Corps consortium.ย "
"The State Dept in collaboration with DeptOfHealth+HumanServices, announcing WelcomeCorps, a new private sponsorship program that will enable Americans to sponsor refugees arriving thru US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) directly support their resettlement make a difference"
"by welcoming these new neighbors into their communities. This program invites Americans to be partners and guides to refugees as they build new lives in the United States and help them realize their full potential."
"Beginning in mid-2023, WelcomeCorps will expand to allow private sponsors to identify refugees in need of protection whom they wish to sponsor+refer refugee applicants for consideration to the USRAP, subject to program criteria established by the US govt" welcomecorps.org/resources/faqs/
"Further information on this expansion of the Welcome Corps will be made available in the coming months. To stay in touch and learn about further developments in the Welcome Corps program, you can join our email listย here."
"Can I sponsor a specific refugee family member, friend, or other individual that I know who is still overseas and I would like to help resettle in the United States?"
Afghanistan | Humanitarian Assistance | U.S. Agency for International Development usaid.gov/humanitarian-aโฆ
The UN released $45 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund for immediate support to health facilities through the end of 2021.
A UN World Food Program survey of 1,600 households across Afghanistan indicated that 95 percent of surveyed households do not have enough to eat each day.
"The International Rescue Committee has worked to deliver aid in Afghanistan for 30 years, last year reaching 1 million people with vital services. In recent months, we assisted nearly 1,300 Afghans affiliated with the United States to resettle there."
via @RESCUEorg
"Although all eyes have been on the Kabul airport, the vast majority of Afghans will remain in their country. The IRC is committed to staying as well, as Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis fueled by conflict, climate change and COVID-19. "