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Wisconsin mosques prepare to welcome Afghan refugees into community
A group of 15 mosques and Islamic organizations formed the United Muslim Resettlement Council on Sunday
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – After two decades, the war in Afghanistan ended Monday as the final U-S flight left the country.
- Sanika Bhargaw
- nbc15
Thousands of Afghan refugees evacuated from the country are housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin.
The latest numbers show 44 flights have arrived over the last week. Ten flights arrived Sunday, after another 11 on Saturday.
Area mosques are already preparing to welcome refugees to the community, including the Islamic Center of Madison.
The center is one of 15 organizations statewide that make up the…