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- President Donald Trump’s administration will extend Camp As-Sayliyah’s operation in Qatar for nine months.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to sign a diplomatic note granting the extension.
- Camp houses over 1,000 Afghans, with more than 70% women and children.
- Advocates warn residents could face Taliban reprisals if forced to return.
- The camp was set to close at the U.S. budget year’s end on Wednesday before the extension.
