“He tried every way possible to save these certificates in the hopes that once he ... presents his appropriate documents at the southern border ... he would receive a warm welcome and his service would be appreciated and recognized,” said Sami-ullah Safi, his brother.
Afghan soldier seeks asylum after arrest at U.S.-Mexico border
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Sami Safi said he is pleased the criminal case has been dropped but that he remains frustrated about how his sibling has been treated in light of his family's support for the U.S in Afghanistan.
Abdul Wasi Safi, Afghan soldier seeking U.S. asylum, freed from federal custody
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