There are 5 article(s) tagged war in Afghanistan:

• September 2021

  • 36 Afghan refugees to resettle in Memphis

    Most of the refugees arriving in Memphis are allowed to enter the country because they fear persecution under Taliban rule. Others aided the U.S. military in Afghanistan. 

    By Bill Dries September 09, 2021

  • Hagerty bound for Europe to talk with allies about Afghanistan withdrawal

    Hagerty spoke Wednesday, Sept. 1, at an East Memphis political fundraiser just before leaving for a tour of Europe to meet with government leaders and NATO allies.

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2021

• August 2021

  • City’s representatives in D.C. differ in reaction to Afghanistan attacks

    Some say the attacks demonstrate the problems in the rapid withdrawal of U.S. troops and a lack of planning.

    By Bill Dries August 26, 2021

  • City’s GOP representatives criticize Biden’s Afghanistan speech

    Tennessee’s two Republican U.S. senators were highly critical of President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw U.S. military forces before his speech Monday, Aug. 16. They were more critical after the speech.

    By Bill Dries August 16, 2021

• June 2021

  • Letter to the editor: Time is now to evacuate Afghan allies

    I ask you to join me in urging our government to save his life, the lives of his family, and the lives of almost 18,000 Afghans and their families who trusted us.

    By Letters to the Editor June 25, 2021