AFTER President Barack Obama announced his resettlement program last fall, the United States has so far admitted 10,000 Syrian refugees in 2016 as of Monday, August 29, a month ahead of schedule.
This marks the largest influx of Syrian refugees in a single year since the civil war in Syria began five years ago.
“This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of employees across the federal government,” National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice said in a statement released on Monday, August 29. “Their commitment to meeting the President’s expectation that we both increase our refugee admissions and strengthen …read more
Source: Asian Journal
