Sanders blasts reported US plan to send Afghan allies to Congo as “immoral”

US Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes a reported plan to send Afghan allies to Congo, calling it immoral and warning they face serious risks.

Bernie Sanders said Afghans who worked alongside United States forces risked their lives and should not face abandonment or unfair treatment.

Writing on X, Sanders said these individuals were promised safety and protection in return for their support during US military operations in Afghanistan.

He warned that forcing them to choose between returning to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan or relocation to unfamiliar countries would be “cruel and immoral.”

The comments come as Donald Trump said his administration is considering relocating about 1,100 Afghan refugees currently stranded in Qatar.

Under the proposal, refugees could be transferred to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, raising concerns among lawmakers and rights groups about safety and long-term stability.

Many of these Afghans include former interpreters, security personnel, and support staff who assisted US forces and remain at risk if returned to Afghanistan.

Human rights advocates warn that relocation without clear guarantees or voluntary consent could violate international protections and expose vulnerable individuals to further harm.

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