Afghan refugees in Qatar camp endure missile attacks amid Iran war
Mar 5, 2026·Location: Doha, Qatar
Country of origin: Afghanistan
Over 1,100 Afghan refugees, many of whom served alongside U.S. forces, are at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar. Since February 28, 2026, residents have experienced missile attacks and are housed in shipping containers. President Trump suspended their refugee resettlement program in 2025. The refugees remain in Qatar with unresolved immigration status.
Sources
- Afghan allies in Qatar camp trapped in 'hell,' as Iran missiles rain
- Afghanistan evacuees in Qatar transit camp accuse US of betrayal
BBC·Mar 19, 2026·archived copy
- PBS
- Waking in terror: Thousands of Afghan refugees at U.S. camp in limbo amid Iran war
ms.now·Mar 16, 2026·archived copy
- As Airstrikes Loom, Hundreds of Afghan Refugees Still Stranded at U.S. Base in Qatar
dropsitenews.com·Jan 28, 2026·archived copy
- tribune.com.pk
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