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Stranded Afghans face DRC resettlement or Taliban return

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What is the exact status of the discussions between the U.S. and the DRC regarding resettlement?
How many of the 1,100 Afghans at Camp As Sayliyah are children?
What legal status would the Afghans have if resettled in the DRC?
What specific alternatives is the State Department considering besides the DRC and return to Afghanistan?
What is the timeline for any decision or action regarding the Afghans' resettlement?
Safety of returning to Afghanistanfactual

Afghanistan's foreign ministry says Afghans can safely return to Afghanistan with full confidence and peace of mind.

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Afghan allies and advocates say returning to Afghanistan would mean certain death or reprisals from the Taliban.

According to The Independent - Main, The Independent - World

Context: This contradiction is central to the dilemma: the Taliban government claims safety, but those who worked with the U.S. fear for their lives.

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