TOKYO -- Japan has begun preparations to take in Afghans who worked for its embassy and aid organization, an unusual opening of doors to war refugees amid mounting concerns of Taliban retribution against locals who worked with foreign governments.
Afghanistan turmoil
In rare move, Japan prepares to offer refuge to Afghans
Hundreds who worked at embassy and aid group could qualify for resettlement
A C-2 transporter leaves the Air Self-Defense Force's Iruma Air Base on Aug. 23 to evacuate Japanese nationals and Afghan staffers from Afghanistan. (Photo by Koji Uema)
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