SEATTLE —
Concerns are rising among refugee advocates following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., where Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal shot two National Guard soldiers, killing one. Many Afghans in the U.S. fear backlash and xenophobia due to Lakanwal’s actions, despite his prior vetting and approved asylum status. Advocacy groups emphasize that one individual’s actions should not define or endanger the broader Afghan community. Calls for justice are made while stressing the importance of distinguishing between the perpetrator and those unjustly affected.
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