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Trump Halts Refugee Processing, Afghan Families Face Crisis

3/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump halted refugee processing, leaving over 1,100 Afghan refugees stranded at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar.
They face missile attacks from Iran and live in fear, with some families attempting to escape but being turned back.
Mental health is deteriorating, Gunnery Sgt. Ehsan Jamshidi expresses heartbreak over their situation, and the camp plans to close at the end of March without relocation details.

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U.S. President Donald Trump halted refugee processing, leaving over 1,100 Afghan refugees stranded at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar.
They face missile attacks from Iran and live in fear, with some families attempting to escape but being turned back.
Mental health is deteriorating, Gunnery Sgt. Ehsan Jamshidi expresses heartbreak over their situation, and the camp plans to close at the end of March without relocation details.