U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington continues negotiations with several countries regarding the resettlement of over a thousand Afghans who assisted American forces during the war in Afghanistan. This was reported by the Associated Press, according to UNN.
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During a Congressional hearing, Rubio confirmed that the Donald Trump administration is currently not permitting the entry of Afghans into the U.S.; however, officials are working daily to find solutions for those who have been in Qatar for over a year. According to him, several nations have expressed readiness to accept some of these individuals.
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Earlier, media reports indicated that the Democratic Republic of the Congo was being considered as a possible resettlement option. Advocates for Afghan refugees emphasize that the alternative could be their return to Afghanistan, where they risk persecution by the Taliban movement.
Democrats criticized the administration's policy
Representatives of the Democratic Party questioned the administration's decision to restrict the admission of Afghan allies of the U.S. who have passed security screenings, while simultaneously supporting the admission of tens of thousands of white South Africans.
Congresswoman Grace Meng stated that sending Afghans to the Congo could be a "death sentence" for them, particularly for interpreters, former special forces members, and relatives of American service members.
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