The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Dozens of U.S. lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to halt plans to relocate Afghan nationals to third countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, The Guardian reported.
According to the report, more than 80 members of the House of Representatives called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reconsider a proposal affecting around 1,100 Afghans currently stranded in Qatar awaiting relocation.
The lawmakers said many of the Afghans had worked alongside U.S. forces during the war and stressed that the United States has a moral and security obligation to protect them.
Jason Crow, who led the letter, said the U.S. must uphold its commitments to those who supported American operations.
The report said the Trump administration had previously considered sending the Afghans to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where concerns have been raised over security and health risks, including an Ebola outbreak.
U.S. officials have indicated they are in discussions with multiple countries about resettlement options, though no final decision has been confirmed.
The issue comes amid broader policy changes that have restricted Afghan refugee admissions to the United States following the 2021 withdrawal, leaving many former allies in prolonged uncertainty.
