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Qatar praised by Senate leader for assisting US with Afghanistan evacuation

Kuwait is also receiving people evacuated from Afghanistan by the US military amid the chaotic withdrawal from the country.
Marine grabs baby handed over wall at Kabul airport

A prominent Democratic senator praised Qatar on Friday for hosting Afghan citizens en route to the United States.

“I am grateful to see our friends and allies in Qatar be moral exemplars by accepting Afghans ultimately seeking safe haven in the U.S. after being forced to escape for their lives,” said Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey in a statement. 

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