Dozens of U.S. lawmakers ask the Trump administration to reconsider plans to relocate Afghan nationals who worked with U.S. forces during the Afghanistan war to third countries they describe as unsafe. In a letter seen by Reuters, more than 80 members of the House of Representatives—among them at least three Republicans and Democrats—urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio to roll back the proposed transfers.
The lawmakers’ request centers on 1,100 Afghans who are currently stranded in Qatar while awaiting relocation. The lawmakers argue the proposed destinations raise safety concerns, and they call on the administration to change course rather than proceed with shipments to other countries.
Both outlets report that the appeal is directed at the State Department and is based on concerns about conditions in potential host countries. Neither source indicates that the administration has agreed to the request, nor do they provide details about the specific country or countries the Afghans would be sent to under the existing plan.
