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Afghan Evacuees Face Uncertainty as Camp Closure Looms

3/20/2026

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Alia, an Afghan evacuee, has waited 18 months in a transit camp in Qatar for resettlement to the US.
The Trump administration announced plans to close the camp by March 31, creating uncertainty for Alia and over 1,100 others fearing Taliban reprisals.
The US State Department states it is not forcibly returning evacuees but offers financial incentives for voluntary returns.
Advocacy groups urge for the relocation of evacuees to the US, stressing the importance of honoring commitments to those who assisted American efforts in Afghanistan.

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Story summary

Alia, an Afghan evacuee, has waited 18 months in a transit camp in Qatar for resettlement to the US.
The Trump administration announced plans to close the camp by March 31, creating uncertainty for Alia and over 1,100 others fearing Taliban reprisals.
The US State Department states it is not forcibly returning evacuees but offers financial incentives for voluntary returns.
Advocacy groups urge for the relocation of evacuees to the US, stressing the importance of honoring commitments to those who assisted American efforts in Afghanistan.