Pakistan, April 26 -- The Taliban government has stated that Afghans currently staying in Qatar can return to Afghanistan "with full confidence," as authorities encourage voluntary repatriation of displaced citizens. The announcement comes amid ongoing uncertainty faced by Afghans who previously worked with foreign forces and are now waiting for resettlement decisions. Officials claim the country remains open to all returning citizens despite international concerns about security conditions.

Earlier, a camp in Qatar housing more than 1,100 Afghans at a former US base faced closure after deadlines were issued under the immigration policies of the United States. Many of these individuals were undergoing processing for potential relocation ...