Afghanistan, April 25 -- US lawmakers criticize reported Trump administration plan to relocate Afghan allies from Qatar camp to conflict-hit Democratic Republic of Congo.
US Senator Jeff Merkley has strongly condemned reported plans by the Trump administration to transfer Afghan nationals from a holding facility in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of Congo, calling the proposal "evil and wrong."
Merkley said the individuals include families of US service members and Afghan allies who served as interpreters and special operations support during the war in Afghanistan, risking their lives for American forces.
He warned that sending vulnerable Afghan refugees to a conflict-affected country like Democratic Republic of the Congo would endange...