U.S. Suspends Afghan Passport Visas After Fatal Attack

The U.S. State Department has immediately suspended its visa services for all individuals holding an Afghan passport. Officials enacted the pause following a deadly attack in Washington, D.C. The suspect in the attack is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan passport holder. He allegedly killed U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. This security measure halts the issuance of all visas to Afghan passport holders. The suspension is effective immediately, though the State Department has not stated how long it will last.