Oct 27, 2021

Family from Afghanistan arrives in Manhattan

Posted Oct 27, 2021 12:39 PM

By WIBW TV

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A new family was welcomed to the Manhattan community Tuesday.

A mother and her two children resettling in Kansas following the Afghanistan withdrawal… landed in Kansas City Tuesday afternoon. Members of the resettlement team traveled to meet the family... And bring them home to the little apple.

“I think it’s...it’s just an indication that we can really rise above this and answer...answer the call when needed.” Manhattan City Commissioner Aaron Estabrook says.

“I’m really very happy that all the people here in Manhattan are really welcoming people and are very interested to help.” Islamic Center of Manhattan president Dr. Elfadil Bashir says.