First group of Afghan refugees arrive at Indiana's Camp Atterbury
Rashika Jaipuriar
Indianapolis Star
Women and children were among the first group of Afghan refugees to arrive Indiana, as seen in photos released by the Indiana National Guard on Friday.
Eighty refugees arrived at Camp Atterbury on Thursday afternoon, according to an Indiana National Guard spokesperson, just a day after state officials publicly released details about their supporting role in Operation Allies Refuge. They were welcomed "with open arms," Brig. Gen. Knell, Task Force Atterbury Commander, stated.
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At this time, about 2,500 refugees can be housed at Camp Atterbury, according to the Indiana National Guard. They will be hosted in Indiana for a few weeks, Brig. Gen. R. Dale Lyles, adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard, shared this week.
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