United States Plans to Close Afghan Refugee Camp in Qatar

 📰  United States Plans to Close Afghan Refugee Camp in Qatar

The United States government has announced plans to close a refugee camp in Qatar that has been housing Afghan nationals since 2021. The camp was originally established to temporarily shelter Afghans who fled their country after the Taliban takeover.

According to officials, around 1,100 Afghan refugees are currently living in the facility. The US authorities say the decision is part of a broader effort to restructure refugee relocation programs and reduce the cost of maintaining overseas camps.

However, the move has raised concerns among human rights organizations and some lawmakers. They fear that closing the camp too quickly could create uncertainty for refugees who are still waiting for permanent resettlement options. Advocacy groups are urging the US government to ensure that all residents are safely relocated before the camp shuts down.

US officials have stated that efforts are underway to transfer the refugees either to the United States or to other partner countries. No exact final closure date has been confirmed publicly, but preparations are already in progress.