Secretary of State Rubio: Five countries may accept stranded Afghans

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At least five countries are open to accepting stranded Afghans, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio informed lawmakers that the Trump administration does not wish to force Afghans in Qatar back to Afghanistan. Over 1,100 individuals have been held at Camp As Sayliyah since early last year. Resettlement for Afghans fearing Taliban retribution for U.S. military ties was halted by the Trump administration.


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