An Irvine agency’s digital services were tapped by a group that includes veterans and human rights organizations looking to help U.S. citizens, U.S. visa holders, Afghan allies and others who remain in Afghanistan.
MEDL Mobile, which specializes in mobile technology services for apps and games, said it entered a strategic partnership with #AfghanEvac for the buildout of an informational website for those looking to leave Afghanistan.
The site offers options on how to leave the country, resettlement contact information, tips on communication without cellular networks, how to navigate without GPS and other resources.
MEDL is also charged with continuing to update the site in real time.
#AfghanEvac is made up of more than 30 organizations focused on the evacuation effort. The group consists of veterans, human rights groups, current and former Intelligence Community and National Security staffers, individuals from the private sector and others.
The U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan Aug. 31, marking the formal end to a 20-year war there. Some U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa holders and others remain and face challenges leaving the country.
Figures on just how many remain in Afghanistan who are eligible to leave remain murky.
The Biden administration had originally pegged it in the range of 100 to 200 U.S. citizens remaining at the time of the military’s withdrawal, but reports have suggested a far higher number than what has been disclosed.
