Kabul, Afghanistan — A tragic incident involving the violent attack on a young Afghan refugee sparked outrage and condemnation from several political and consular missions. The attack, which left a toddler with serious injuries, has highlighted ongoing concerns over the safety and treatment of refugees in the country. Reports indicate that the attack occurred in … Read more
"Outcry for Justice: Community Demands Answers in Shooting of Afghan Veteran in Houston"
HOUSTON — The tragic shooting of Abdul Waziri, a former Afghan interpreter for U.S. forces, has plunged his community into mourning and raised urgent questions about justice. Waziri, who relocated to Houston three years ago, was killed in a parking conflict outside his apartment complex in late April, generating widespread demand for accountability. Authorities reported … Read more
Houston, Texas — A tragic confrontation over a parking spot escalated into violence, leaving an Afghan refugee dead and his family demanding justice. Relatives of Abdul Rahman Waziri express outrage over the circumstances surrounding his death, claiming video footage captures a clear narrative of aggression and negligence from the shooter. According to family members, the … Read more
HOUSTON — A tragic dispute over a parking spot turned fatal when Abdul Rahman Waziri, a 31-year-old former Afghan security officer, was shot multiple times in his apartment complex on Sunday night. Waziri, a refugee who supported U.S. special forces in Afghanistan, moved to the United States in search of safety for himself and his … Read more
HOUSTON – A local advocacy group has voiced urgency for heightened safety measures and accountability within the Houston Independent School District following a distressing incident at Paul Revere Middle School where three Afghan students were reportedly assaulted by a group of their peers on March 3. The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations … Read more
Oklahoma City, OK — The Justice Department has leveled charges against Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old Afghan national residing in Oklahoma City, for allegedly plotting to execute a terrorist attack on U.S. soil during Election Day. The attack was purportedly in allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a group recognized globally … Read more
In a coordinated effort across continents, authorities in France have detained a 22-year-old Afghan national suspected of plotting a terror attack targeting populous venues, just a day after a related individual was apprehended in the United States for a similar offense. Both suspects are believed to have connections to the Islamic State group. The 22-year-old, … Read more
Paris, France — An Afghan man was charged in France on allegations of conspiring to commit terrorist acts targeting a soccer game or a shopping center, officials from the Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office reported Saturday. This comes amid twin investigations in France and the U.S., with another Afghan national arrested in Oklahoma, accused of planning a … Read more
Washington D.C. — U.S. authorities have detained a man suspected of plotting an attack inspired by the Islamic State group on Election Day, officials announced this week. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old Afghanistan-born resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is claimed to have made extensive preparations, including stockpiling firearms. According to the FBI, Tawhedi intended to … Read more
Oklahoma City, Okla. – Authorities apprehended an Afghan man on suspicion that he was plotting a terrorist attack intended to disrupt the U.S. election process. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was arrested with considerable evidence suggesting he had plans to activate explosive devices in multiple U.S. cities on Election Day. The arrest, … Read more