Hundreds of Afghans and their families stranded in a former U.S. military base in Qatar are bracing for what they describe as an impossible choice: return to Taliban rule in their home country, or settle in a war-torn African nation already suffering a humanitarian crisis.
The brother of Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Sean Jamshidi has been waiting for a flight to the United States for more than a year. But after years of vetting and approval for entry, Donald Trump’s administration has effectively cut off any paths to the U.S. for Afghans who supported American war efforts.