The US administration is discussing the possibility of sending up to 1,100 Afghans who helped US forces during the war in Afghanistan to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a non-profit organization confirmed on Tuesday.
The resettlement talks come after Donald Trump's decision to stop an initiative that allowed Afghans who assisted US war efforts to apply to resettle in the US. The group includes interpreters, relatives of US military members, and over 400 children.
The US evacuated these Afghans to Qatar for their protection because they supported US military efforts in their home country, which is once again under Taliban control since the US military withdrawal.
The DRC is struggling with an enormous displacement crisis following decades of conflict and instability. According to the UN Refugee Agency, 8.2 million people were displaced as of September 2025, with this number expected to reach 9 million by year's end.
A state department spokesperson said they are continuing to identify options for voluntary resettlement of the Afghans currently living at Camp As-Sayliyah (CAS) in Qatar and claimed moving this group 'to a third country is a positive resolution' for their safety and that of Americans.