SAN DIEGO—The county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a comprehensive plan for Afghan refugee housing and resettlement on Oct. 6. Supporting a proposal by Supervisor Joel Anderson, the board also directed the county to work with Congress to utilize frozen Taliban assets to pay for Afghan refugee resettlement activities. “I am thankful that my colleagues recognize the importance of this measure that will ensure San Diego County is ready to welcome these refugees into our communities,” Anderson said in a statement. “East County, [which] I represent, has a large population of Afghans and others with Middle Eastern heritage,” Anderson said. “The actions taken today will help guarantee clear communication and coordination among government and nonprofits to provide the resources needed to protect these vulnerable individuals.” According to Anderson’s office, an estimated 58,000 Afghans are expected to arrive in the United States, and many of them were forced to leave their …
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