US plans to send 1,100 stranded Afghans to ‘unstable’ Democratic Republic of Congo

The United States administration faces significant backlash from humanitarian organizations over its controversial proposal to relocate approximately 1,100 Afghan refugees to the Democratic Republic of Congo, a nation experiencing ongoing political instability. Critics argue the plan poses serious risks to vulnerable populations fleeing Taliban persecution. The initiative has sparked intense debate about whether rejected asylum seekers would be forcibly repatriated to Afghanistan, raising concerns about international protection obligations and refugee safety standards.