On April 25, 2026, Taliban foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi reiterated that Afghans who fled to Qatar due to fears of reprisals for collaborating with US forces may return to Afghanistan. He assured them that the country is a shared homeland and that they can return safely, stating that there are 'no security threats' to them. This message aims to encourage those in exile to come back, reflecting a potential shift in the Taliban's stance towards former allies of the US.
INTERNATIONALPublished 25 Apr 2026 • Published 22h ago
Taliban Government Invites Afghans in Qatar to Return Home
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The Taliban has announced that Afghan nationals in Qatar can return home 'with full confidence', emphasizing that there are no security threats. Many are choosing between repatriation and resettlement in a third country, as the situation for those who collaborated with US forces remains precarious.
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