In a shocking turn of events, two National Guard soldiers were critically wounded in a daylight shooting near the White House by an Afghan national with US military ties. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was apprehended after a firefight. This incident has led to a suspension of the processing of immigration requests from Afghanistan by the US government.
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, named the two National Guard troops who were shot and critically injured as Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, both uniformed members of the West Virginia National Guard. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the suspect, is facing charges of assault with intent to kill and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. The suspect has a background of working with a CIA-backed unit in Afghanistan, according to officials.
The shooting has been labeled as an “act of terror” by President Trump, prompting a halt in Afghan refugee processing and sparking a debate on immigration policies. The suspect’s ties to the US government and the CIA have raised concerns about security protocols and vetting processes for individuals with military backgrounds seeking entry into the United States.
The hearing on the French government’s request to suspend Chinese online platform Shein in France for three months over sales of childlike sex dolls and banned weapons has been postponed to December 5. The delay in the hearing highlights the global attention on security measures and immigration policies in light of recent events.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, questions arise about the implications for US-Afghan relations, national security protocols, and the vetting process for individuals with military backgrounds seeking entry into the United States. The incident underscores the complexities of international security cooperation and the challenges of balancing humanitarian efforts with national security interests.
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References:
– https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/white-house-shooting-two-national-guard-soldiers-injured-us-suspends-immigration-requests-for-afghans/articleshow/125609617.cms
– https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/d-c-national-guard-shooting-suspect-charged-with-assault-with-intent-to-kill-253176901928
– https://news.sky.com/story/dc-shooting-suspect-is-afghan-national-who-worked-with-a-cia-backed-unit-13476167
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