Biden's commitment to Afghan allies 'continues to stand' as pilot risks Rwanda deportation

Joe Biden's commitment to Afghan allies "continues to stand," Karine Jean-Pierre said as The Independent questioned the pace at which those who served with the US are being processed to enter the country. White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg addressed allies who are still waiting to be granted safe haven, such as the Afghan pilot threatened with deportation from the UK to Rwanda. With the Afghan Air Force, he went on sorties planned and designed by British and US commanders, flying more than 30 combat missions before the fall of Kabul in 2021. "Our commitment continues to stand... The work is going to continue," Ms Jean-Pierre said. Watch more videos on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-pick Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB