- The U.S. State Department has temporarily halted the issuance of visas for Afghan passport holders.
- This decision comes in the wake of an attack allegedly perpetrated by Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
- Lakanwal is accused of killing Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom in an attack in Washington, D.C.
- The incident has prompted immediate policy action regarding visas for Afghan nationals.
- This measure is intended as a precaution while investigations into the attack are conducted.
- The State Department aims to assess and address potential security risks in the visa process.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/state-department-immediately-halts-all-afghan-passport-visas-following-deadly-national-guard-attack)