Trump administration drafting new U.S. policy on Afghanistan

US officials say work continues on Washington’s new Afghanistan policy, though its announcement timeline remains unclear pending further interagency reviews and consultations.

Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, told lawmakers that multiple US agencies are drafting a revised policy toward Afghanistan.

Speaking before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee, Kapur said the policy is still under review and requires additional coordination before being finalized and publicly announced.

He also noted that Washington has not deported evacuated Afghans back to Afghanistan, while negotiations continue with other countries to resettle thousands currently staying in Qatar.

Several lawmakers voiced concern about the safety of Afghan women and former US partners, warning that Taliban reprisals against former security personnel remain a serious risk.

A recent United Nations report documented ongoing extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, and mistreatment of former Afghan security force members since the Taliban returned to power.

The report covering the final quarter of 2025 recorded at least 14 extrajudicial killings and dozens of arrests and abuse cases involving former security officials, including returnees from neighboring countries.

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