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Pentagon Says Aware of Reports of Poor Conditions at Military Base Housing Afghans
Pentagon Says Aware of Reports of Poor Conditions at Military Base Housing Afghans
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby said during a press briefing on Wednesday that they are aware of reports of poor conditions and lack of... 22.09.2021, Sputnik International
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Media reports and lawmakers over the last several days have alleged poor conditions including lack of food, harassment by the Afghan men on the base, and inadequate shelter for the upcoming winter months.Kirby added that it is the Department of Defense’s responsibility to provide the Afghan evacuees with safe and secure housing as well as adequate food, water, and recreational resources.
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Pentagon Says Aware of Reports of Poor Conditions at Military Base Housing Afghans
23:15 GMT 22.09.2021 (Updated: 12:44 GMT 13.04.2023) WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby said during a press briefing on Wednesday that they are aware of reports of poor conditions and lack of supplies at US Army base Fort McCoy, which is one of several locations temporarily housing evacuated Afghans.
Media reports and lawmakers over the last several days have alleged poor conditions including lack of food, harassment by the Afghan men on the base, and inadequate shelter for the upcoming winter months.
“We’re certainly aware of these reports, and we take it very seriously… I know of no specific request today to conduct an investigation, but the Secretary [Lloyd Austin] is certainly mindful of the reports, and he’s comfortable that General [Glen] Van Herck, the Northern Command Commander, also is mindful of these issues and will continue to work closely with our interagency partners to alleviate any concerns there might be,” Kirby said.
Kirby added that it is the Department of Defense’s responsibility to provide the Afghan evacuees with safe and secure housing as well as adequate food, water, and recreational resources.
