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Last Afghan refugees leave NJ base after chaotic evacuation

The last of thousands of Afghan refugees who awaited resettlement at eight U.S. military installations departed Saturday from a base in New Jersey, completing a journey that started with the chaotic evacuation from Kabul in August.

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Feb 20, 2022, 6:14 AM

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