U.S. Senator Shaheen Criticizes Closure of Afghan Transit Camp in Qatar

Senior U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen criticized Washington’s decision to close Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, warning hundreds of at-risk Afghans face uncertainty without resettlement plans.

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen has sharply criticized the Trump administration’s decision to close Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, a key transit and temporary housing site for Afghan evacuees.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Shaheen said shutting the facility without a clear plan to safely resettle...