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Democrats condemn Trump’s plan to send 1,100 Afghans to Congo

4/25/2026

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The Trump administration is negotiating to move 1,100 Afghan allies from Doha to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The United States halted the Afghan resettlement program in 2025.
ICE detained some of the Afghans, including a veteran who died in Texas custody.
Congressional Democrats condemned the plan, urging legislation to block the transfer, while refugees fear execution if returned to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and lack family, language or safety in the DRC.

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The Trump administration is negotiating to move 1,100 Afghan allies from Doha to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The United States halted the Afghan resettlement program in 2025.
ICE detained some of the Afghans, including a veteran who died in Texas custody.
Congressional Democrats condemned the plan, urging legislation to block the transfer, while refugees fear execution if returned to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and lack family, language or safety in the DRC.