Greece hosts 6 female Afghan lawmakers on their way to US

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say six female lawmakers from Afghanistan have arrived in Greece as part of the wider evacuation effort and are expected to travel to the United States after a short stay. Afghanistan’s parliament was effectively dissolved after the Taliban takeover of the country. Whether women will be allowed to hold positions of authority remains uncertain. Greece has taken a tough line on immigration, saying it is determined to prevent a large number of Afghans from reaching the European Union member despite the unfolding crisis, but says it it willing to help a “symbolic” number of Afghans. The Greek Foreign Ministry initially announced that seven lawmakers were visiting but later corrected the number to six.