Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete March 19, 2026 at 01:42 AM
Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal

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Over 1,100 Afghan evacuees are stranded at Camp As-Sayliyah in Qatar, facing an uncertain future after the US government seemingly reneged on promises of resettlement. These individuals, evacuated after the Taliban takeover in August 2021, were initially processed for US resettlement under Operation Allies Welcome. However, the Trump administration announced the camp's closure by March 31st and that these evacuees would not be taken to the US. The evacuees express feelings of betrayal by the US government, not the American people. Their anxiety is heightened by recent Iranian attacks in Qatar, as the camp is near a US air base, making them feel unsafe. They are appealing to President Trump for a one-off exception due to the dangerous situation.

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