US delays closure of Qatar camp housing more than 1,000 Afghans who helped the US war effort
The State Department said it will seek voluntary resettlement options for the 1,039 Afghans during the extension.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump's administration granted a nine-month extension for Camp As-Sayliyah in Qatar, preventing the facility's scheduled closure on Wednesday. The camp houses more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted the United States war effort.
- Upon taking office, Trump paused the Afghan resettlement program as part of broader immigration crackdowns. The State Department claims the camp stems from the Biden administration's attempt to move Afghans to America "without properly vetting them," an assertion advocates deny.
- More than 70% of the residents are women and children who worked with U.S. forces between 2001 and 2021. With only five Afghans admitted to the United States since October 2025, many fear being forced back to Afghanistan, where they face Taliban reprisal.
- Shawn VanDiver, a Navy veteran who heads #AfghanEvac, called the reprieve a "victory" for resident safety, though he emphasized that a permanent solution remains necessary. The State Department pledged to continue identifying voluntary resettlement options for residents.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to sign the diplomatic note formalizing this extension. Previously, reports indicated the administration considered resettlement locations including Congo, though residents remain stranded at the base despite the temporary reprieve.
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US Extends Qatar Camp Housing More Than 1,000 Afghan Allies for Nine Months
The United States will extend the operation of Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar for another nine months, delaying the planned closure of a facility housing more than 1,000 Afghans who supported the U.S. war effort or are family members of American service members, the Associated Press reported, citing U.S. officials. Two U.S. officials told AP […]
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Washington TimesU.S. delays closure of Qatar camp housing more than 1,000 Afghans who helped the U.S. war effort
President Donald Trump's administration has finalized a last-minute reprieve for a camp in Qatar that houses more than 1,000 Afghans who worked with U.S. forces.
Trump is set to extend the Qatar camp housing more than 1,000 Afghans who helped the U.S. war effort
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to sign off on a diplomatic note to Qatar extending for nine months the life of Camp As Sayliyah, which had been due to close Wednesday at the end of the U.S. budget year, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
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