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Trump Mulls 1,100 Afghan Refugees to Congo Without Deal

4/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is discussing sending 1,100 Afghan refugees from Qatar to Democratic Republic of Congo, but officials say no agreement is finalized.
Human rights groups warn the move would shift Afghan evacuees from a crisis into Congo’s worsening emergency, where over 600,000 refugees already strain capacity.
Camp As Sayliyah officials have urged residents to return to Afghanistan with free airfare and a stipend, noting resettlement is not confirmed.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is discussing sending 1,100 Afghan refugees from Qatar to Democratic Republic of Congo, but officials say no agreement is finalized.
Human rights groups warn the move would shift Afghan evacuees from a crisis into Congo’s worsening emergency, where over 600,000 refugees already strain capacity.
Camp As Sayliyah officials have urged residents to return to Afghanistan with free airfare and a stipend, noting resettlement is not confirmed.