Afghan Evac, an advocacy group supporting Afghan refugees, has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s renewed pledge to assist Afghan nationals who worked alongside American forces during the war in Afghanistan.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the organisation praised Trump’s comments, saying Afghan refugees have already demonstrated their commitment to American values through their support for US forces and involvement in human rights efforts.
“We share his desire to ensure the safety and security of American people,” Afghan Evac said, responding to Trump’s remarks about resettling Afghan allies in the United States.
The group also backed Trump’s emphasis on identifying trustworthy individuals, agreeing that “it is indeed possible to distinguish those who are the good ones.”
Afghan Evac stressed that the US government must uphold its previous commitments and ensure that resettlement efforts align with existing support programmes for Afghan allies.
During remarks on Wednesday, Trump reaffirmed his intention to assist Afghans who had worked with the US government and military. “We know the good ones, and we know the ones that maybe aren’t so good,” he said. “We’re going to take care of those people, the ones that did a job [for us], the ones that were told certain things.”
Afghan Evac said a failure to act decisively would be both a political and moral failure for the United States, noting that these individuals stood “shoulder to shoulder” with US forces throughout two decades of war.
In its statement, the organisation urged Trump to use this moment to demonstrate that America is “strongest” when it honours its promises. By supporting Afghan refugees, Afghan Evac added, the president could help reinforce the credibility and moral authority of the US military in future conflicts.
