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Ansar Allah’s advance exposes US, Saudi strategic loss: The Guardian | Al Mayadeen English
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Ansar Allah’s capture of the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha marks a major setback for the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and threatens to create a wider strategic dilemma for both Saudi Arabia and the United States, The Guardian reported Thursday.

The advance is part of a broader push by Ansar Allah to seize more of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline. According to The Guardian, If the group succeeds in consolidating control over the coast, it could bring Iran and its allies closer to influence over two critical maritime chokepoints on opposite sides of the Arabian Peninsula: the Bab al-Mandeb at the southern entrance to the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf. The Guardian described such an outcome as a “strategic disaster” for Saudi Arabia and the US.

The development comes as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a wider confrontation over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The expansion of fighting in Yemen therefore risks opening a second front in the war, with Ansar Allah seeking to increase pressure on Saudi Arabia and the US by threatening another major maritime route.

(...)The Guardian reported that Saudi Arabia’s position has become particularly vulnerable because the kingdom increasingly relies on the Red Sea as a trade and energy route after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was severely disrupted during the US war on Iran.

That leaves Riyadh facing a difficult choice: escalate militarily to halt Ansar Allah’s advance, potentially deepening its involvement in a war it has sought to move away from, or risk allowing Ansar Allah to gain greater influence over the Red Sea.

The Guardian reported that Saudi Arabia’s position has become particularly vulnerable because the kingdom increasingly relies on the Red Sea as a trade and energy route after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was severely disrupted during the US war on Iran.

That leaves Riyadh facing a difficult choice: escalate militarily to halt Ansar Allah’s advance, potentially deepening its involvement in a war it has sought to move away from, or risk allowing Ansar Allah to gain greater influence over the Red Sea.

In Gaza, a father-daughter duo replant seeds of sovereignty | Al Mayadeen English
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As “Israel’s” ongoing blockade and restrictions on Gaza drive mass food insecurity across the Strip, a small seed bank rebuilt from a displacement tent in Deir al-Balah is emerging as one of the few lifelines for Palestinian farmers, The Guardian reported.

Salama Ayesh Muhanna, 71, founded the Al-Qarara Seed Bank in 2017 near Gaza’s eastern border, in an area that has since been leveled by Israeli bombardment and is now inaccessible. The original facility, along with Muhanna’s home and land, was destroyed in the early stages of “Israel’s” assault on Gaza.

Displaced to Deir al-Balah in 2024, Muhanna and his daughter Hanadi, 38, have since rebuilt the operation from scratch, this time out of a tent pitched beside their living quarters.

The family now tends a small but expanding stock of open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds, including local wheat, okra, and spinach, in temperatures that climb to nearly 35C.

Hanadi runs the day-to-day operation while studying agriculture and food sovereignty online through a program linked to Coventry University and the Gaza Urban Agriculture Forum. Her father joked to The Guardian that within a year, she would be “managing her father.”

Local seeds as a lifeline

With the Israeli regime continuing to block seed and fertilizer imports into Gaza, the seed bank has turned its focus toward “baladi”, or local, seed varieties, which Muhanna says are naturally more resistant to drought, fungal disease, and pests than imported strains.

“During the war, they’ve been our lifeline,” Muhanna told The Guardian.

The project operates a lending model in which seeds are distributed to Palestinian farmers, who return an equivalent amount after harvest. Some 200 farmers in Deir al-Balah have benefited from the initiative so far, with support from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Pat Griffiths, the ICRC’s spokesperson in al-Quds, framed the project as a matter of political and legal significance, not just agricultural necessity. “This is about agency. It’s about dignity. It’s about being less dependent on what is or is not allowed to enter Gaza,” Griffiths told The Guardian, adding that as the occupying power, “Israel” is obligated to ensure Palestinians in Gaza can access the food and goods they need to survive.

US once probed Venezuela billionaire. Now he is Pentagon’s oil partner | Al Mayadeen English
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A Reuters investigation details how Alejandro Betancourt went from facing US money-laundering scrutiny to becoming a key intermediary in a Pentagon-backed oil arrangement.

A sweeping US oil arrangement granting Washington preferential access to Venezuelan crude has taken shape in the aftermath of a naval blockade, tanker seizures, and the US aggression that culminated in the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, with a billionaire previously investigated by American authorities emerging as a central intermediary in the new order.

According to a Reuters investigation, Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt, who was previously scrutinized over alleged money laundering involving funds siphoned from state oil company PDVSA, has become a key partner in Washington’s expanding control over Venezuela’s energy sector.

Betancourt’s company, North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), now sits at the center of an extraordinary arrangement under which the Pentagon will become a shareholder while the US government secures preferential access to Venezuelan oil.

Saudi Arabia turns to state-backed insurance as shipping risks grow | Al Mayadeen English
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Saudi Arabia is exploring a government-backed insurance mechanism to protect its shipping sector from the growing economic fallout of the US-Israeli war on Iran and its regional repercussions, as attacks on Saudi-linked vessels and rising war risks expose vulnerabilities in Gulf trade routes.

People familiar with the discussions told the Financial Times that Riyadh is considering the creation of an insurance pool that would allow ships and marine cargo operators to obtain coverage against risks including missile attacks, vessel seizures, political violence and terrorism.

The proposed scheme would provide up to 700 million Saudi riyals ($186 million) in coverage per insured event, with private insurers and reinsurers providing the initial layer of protection and additional support coming through a state-backed guarantee from the Saudi Export-Import Bank.

Insurance crisis exposes new regional vulnerabilities
The initiative comes as commercial insurers have become increasingly cautious about vessels operating in the Red Sea and surrounding waters due to the war on Iran and Yemen’s blockade of Saudi Arabia.

Some insurers have raised premiums, restricted policies or refused coverage for ships linked to Saudi Arabia, treating them as higher-risk assets alongside vessels associated with the United States and “Israel”.

For Riyadh, the issue carries strategic importance. The kingdom has relied more heavily on Red Sea routes following disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, making ports such as Yanbu increasingly important for maintaining oil exports.

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam, defense minister clash over amnesty law | Al Mayadeen English
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Quelle est l’urgence pour le Liban de libérer ces jihadistes ? La question semble plus importante que la libération du sud...

A dispute between Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Defense Minister Michel Menassa over a proposed general amnesty law spilled into Wednesday’s parliamentary session, according to Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in Beirut.

The dispute arose after Salam prevented Menassa from addressing Parliament on behalf of the Defense Ministry and the Lebanese Army to present the military institution’s position on the proposed amnesty law.

The move triggered wider disagreements inside Parliament, prompting the Strong Republic bloc, affiliated with the Free Patriotic Movement led by MP Gebran Bassil, to withdraw from the legislative session.

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri subsequently adjourned the session until 6 pm Beirut time.

Dispute over Lebanon’s general amnesty law
Lebanon’s general amnesty law has repeatedly generated controversy, with several political forces and military retirees opposing the proposal over concerns that individuals involved in the killing of Lebanese Army soldiers could escape punishment.

Other political forces have continued to support the legislation, arguing that a large number of detainees have been subjected to arbitrary detention without criminal or security grounds, according to their claims.

The latest dispute comes as the Lebanese Parliament considers proposals concerning both media legislation and general amnesty, with disagreements over the military institution’s position contributing to tensions during the legislative session.

’Israel’ extends family visit ban on Palestinian detainees | Al Mayadeen English
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The Palestinian Prisoners’ Society said Saturday that Israeli Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s decision to extend the ban on family visits for Palestinian detainees further entrenches their isolation from the outside world.

The Society added that the decision provides cover for the continued abuse of detainees in Israeli jails.

The ban on family visits was first imposed after October 7, 2023, when “Israel” suspended all family visits and phone calls for Palestinian “security prisoners”. It followed an earlier restriction Ben-Gvir had already ordered weeks before the war, cutting West Bank prisoners’ family visits from once a month to once every two months.

Since October 2023, the total suspension has been maintained through a rolling series of short-term extensions rather than a single standing order, with the most recent iteration being set to expire July 31, 2026, before Saturday’s renewal. Attorney visits, themselves subject to heavy restriction, remain the only outside contact security prisoners are permitted.

ICRC access blocked under the same pattern
The same pattern has defined access for the International Committee of the Red Cross, which has been barred from visiting Palestinian detainees since October 7, 2023. “Israel’s” Supreme Court ruled in June 2026 that the blanket ban on ICRC visits was unlawful, finding the government had failed to provide a legal justification for it.

UN official leaked confidential files to ’Israel’ : DSN report | Al Mayadeen English
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Quelle surprise !

A UN official who now leads UNICEF’s Washington office spent years secretly feeding confidential United Nations documents and internal deliberations to Israeli diplomats, according to a new investigation published by Drop Site News on Wednesday. 

The outlet reviewed a hacked archive of emails belonging to Ron Prosor, the Israeli regime’s former permanent representative to the UN.

The correspondence, spanning 2014 and 2015, shows Yahav Lichner, then an official at the UN Population Fund, repeatedly sharing classified reports, pre-release material, and private accounts of meetings involving senior UN officials, including then-Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

How the archive surfaced
Drop Site News reported that the emails were obtained by the Iranian hacking group Handala, and later published online by the whistleblower platform Distributed Denial of Secrets.

Al Mayadeen obtains copy of Article 8 of Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement | Al Mayadeen English
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Al Mayadeen has obtained an exclusive copy of Clause 8 of the Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement implementation paper, revealing details of the proposed roadmap for Gaza’s post-war security arrangements.

According to the document, the process of inventorying and storing heavy weapons, military production sites, weapons depots, and tunnels would begin only after the remaining obligations under the Sharm El-Sheikh Protocol are fulfilled and the designated National Committee enters Gaza.

The implementation paper states that the process would be carried out gradually by the National Committee according to a sequential timetable to be completed within 14 days. The timeline could be extended by decision of the International Verification Committee following the approval of all parties to the agreed roadmap.

Process linked to phased Israeli withdrawal
The document links the implementation of the security arrangements to a phased Israeli withdrawal from areas under Israeli control in Gaza.

IOF detonate 700 tons of explosives under historic Shaqif Fortress | Al Mayadeen English
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Israeli occupation forces set off a massive underground explosion beneath the UNESCO-listed Shaqif Fortress (Beaufort Castle) in the Arnoun area of southern Lebanon overnight Thursday into Friday, using an estimated 700 tons of explosives, according to a joint statement by the Israeli prime minister’s office and the Ministry of War.

The blast was powerful enough to be heard across much of southern Lebanon, with reports of the explosion being heard as far as Saida and Iqlim al-Kharroub in Mount Lebanon’s Chouf region. In Nabatieh, residents reported dust raining down over the area in the aftermath of the explosions in Arnoun.

German, French aircraft aided US against Iranian missiles : Fars | Al Mayadeen English
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German and French military aircraft assisted the United States in intercepting Iranian missiles targeting American bases in Jordan, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported, citing air-navigation data.

The agency said aviation tracking systems had confirmed the activity of at least two German and French aircraft providing support to US forces in Jordanian airspace.

According to Fars, navigation data showed that the aircraft helped Washington intercept missiles launched by Iran toward American military installations in Jordan.

The agency added that German and French military aircraft became involved in supporting Washington after the United States failed to intercept the Iranian missiles independently.

Hormuz risks push LNG buyers to demand UAE, Qatar price cuts | Al Mayadeen English
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La main assez visible du marché !

Asian and European importers of liquefied natural gas are preparing to press Qatar and the United Arab Emirates for lower prices, greater contractual flexibility, and stronger delivery guarantees as the fallout of the war on Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Industry executives, traders, and buyers told Reuters that the war has altered the balance of power in negotiations with Gulf exporters by raising insurance costs and exposing the vulnerability of supply routes that depend entirely on the strategic waterway.

Qatar and the UAE together represent roughly one-fifth of global LNG export capacity. However, all of their Gulf-based shipments must pass through Hormuz, where the suspension of most oil and gas traffic has damaged the region’s reputation as a dependable energy hub.

Buyers seek discounts
Qatar has long held a dominant position in the LNG market because of its vast reserves and exceptionally low production costs, while the UAE has attracted buyers by offering comparatively flexible commercial terms.

Importers now argue that the added cost of insuring cargoes and the possibility of future disruptions should be reflected in new contracts.

“Anyone entering into new contracts in the Gulf region will also have to take into account potential insurance costs, which are set to increase,” Nicola Monti, chief executive of Italy’s Edison, told Reuters.

Trump hosts Aoun, floats Syrian role in fighting Hezbollah | Al Mayadeen English
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Trump a de la suite dans les idées et continue de dire que la Syrie [de lex d’al-Qaïda] devrait intervenir au Liban contre le Hezbollah.

“The Syrian president wants to intervene and do something about Hezbollah, and I think that would be highly effective,” Trump said. In the past couple of months, Trump has repeatedly hinted at a Syrian invasion of Lebanon to “deal with” Hezbollah

AIPAC punishes Democrats over ’Israel’ vote, ends their fundraising | Al Mayadeen English
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Le groupe de pression pro-israélien coupe les vivres aux représentants démocrates qui ont mal voté. (Ce qui me semble assez normal à la vérité !)

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has suspended campaign fundraising support for more than two dozen House Democrats who voted this week in favor of reducing billions of dollars in US military funding to “Israel”.

On Wednesday, more than 100 Democrats in the House backed an amendment to the fiscal 2027 State Department and national security appropriations bill introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.). The measure would have barred funds in the legislation from being used to assist “Israel” and cut the Foreign Military Financing program by $3.3 billion.

The amendment was defeated in a 104-314-10 vote. Democrats were nearly evenly divided on the proposal, while Massie was the only Republican to support it. The vote underscored an increasingly visible shift within the Democratic Party regarding the United States’ closest ally in West Asia.

Donation portal changes
Visitors to AIPAC’s online fundraising platform can no longer contribute to certain “pro-Israel” incumbents who supported Massie’s amendment.

Those removed from the portal include House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (Mass.), former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), and Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.), among others.

By contrast, donation links remained active as of Friday evening for House Democrats who voted against the amendment, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) and House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (Calif.).

“AIPAC members are deeply appreciative of their representatives who stand on principle and are disappointed by those who don’t,” Deryn Sousa, an AIPAC spokesperson, told The Hill in a statement.

« Les USA n’auraient pas existé sans Israël », Huckabee contredit Trump et soulève un tollé aux USA – Site de la chaîne AlManar-Liban
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L’ambassadeur des États-Unis en Israël, Mike Huckabee, a exhorté mardi les Américains à reconnaître l’héritage biblique d’Israël comme un fondement des États-Unis.

Lors de l’ouverture d’une conférence internationale d’archéologie sur le site d’Hérodion en Cisjordanie occupée, il a déclaré qu’il était de son devoir de « faire comprendre l’importance d’Israël aux États-Unis », ajoutant que « sans Israël, sans le fondement juif, l’Amérique n’existerait pas. Nous devons notre existence même à ce qui s’est passé sur cette terre. »

« Il s’agit sans aucun doute de votre patrimoine, mais aussi de celui des États-Unis. Sans Israël et sans la présence juive, notre pays n’existerait pas », a-t-il affirmé s’adressant au ministre israélien du Patrimoine, Amichai Eliyahu.

Il a ajouté : « Notre existence est intimement liée à ce qui s’est passé sur cette terre », soulignant ainsi ce qu’il a décrit comme un lien historique et spirituel entre les États-Unis, la terre d’Israël et le patrimoine juif.

Hezbollah adds right to resist, liberate land clause to Resistance ops | Al Mayadeen English
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Le droit légitime de résister à l’occupation et à libérer sa terre.

In a subtle but noticeable addition, the Resistance introduced today a new formulation at the opening of its operational statements against “Israel”, adding the phrase “as per the legitimate right to resist occupation and liberate the land,” alongside its usual reference to defending Lebanon and responding to ceasefire violations.

UAE, Iran security officials hold first face-to-face meeting since war | Al Mayadeen English
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Rapprochement Emirats/Iran : une indication plus crédible que les vociférations trumpiennes.

Senior UAE and Iranian national security officials held their first face-to-face meeting since the outbreak of the war, signaling a push toward regional de-escalation, Bloomberg reports.

Senior national security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran held an in-person meeting this week for the first time since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran in late February, according to a report by Bloomberg News.

Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg described the talks as a significant development and a direct effort by both sides to reduce tensions after months of regional escalation.

The meeting, which was not publicly announced, reflects what the report characterized as a growing recognition among regional actors of the need to pursue de-escalation and prevent further instability. The sources did not disclose details regarding the agenda, location, or specific outcomes of the discussions.

Shift in Abu Dhabi’s approach

According to Bloomberg, the talks signal a notable shift in Abu Dhabi’s approach toward Iran following months of confrontation across the region.

The report said the UAE initiated the outreach after concluding that the Islamic Republic is unlikely to be removed from power despite sustained US-led military and political pressure. This assessment reportedly prompted Emirati officials to prioritize engagement over continued escalation.

Bloomberg also reported that Abu Dhabi is seeking to safeguard key economic priorities, including plans to expand oil production capacity and attract billions of dollars in investments related to artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers.

Dr. Abu Safiya severly tortured in Israeli jail, 3 testimonies reveal | Al Mayadeen English
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Témoignages sur les tortures infligées à l’ancien directeur de l’hôpital Kamal Adouan.

Three former Palestinian detainees have given harrowing firsthand accounts of the systematic torture inflicted on Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, during his detention in an Israeli prison, with one warning that he “faces the risk of death at any moment.”

The testimonies, released by the Prisoners Media Office, paint a picture of deliberate, targeted abuse designed not only to harm Dr. Abu Safiya physically, but to strip him of his identity and dignity.

Released prisoner Ahmad Qaddas said that when he first saw Dr. Abu Safiya inside prison, he did not recognize him. The exhaustion etched into his body and the faintness of his voice bore no resemblance to the man who had commanded international attention from inside a besieged hospital.

Qaddas described the doctor spending most of his time in a daze, barely able to speak, his words reduced to softly muttered prayers. He recounted how the prison cells echoed with Dr. Abu Safiya’s screams during beatings, and how fellow detainees were powerless to intervene, knowing that any attempt to help would trigger room raids, stun grenades, and tear gas.

“He faces the risk of death at any moment,” Qaddas warned, describing severe weight loss, filthy clothing, and signs of continuous abuse.

’Far harsher’ treatment

Former detainee Hamza Abu Omeira, who encountered Dr. Abu Safiya in October 2025, said the doctor received treatment “far harsher” than that of other prisoners.

Specialized Israeli prison units handled his transfers, with a clear focus on subjecting him to intensified abuse, including beatings, verbal assault, and being forced to repeat degrading phrases about himself under severe torture.

Abu Omeira described Dr. Abu Safiya as frail and emaciated, suffering from persistent vomiting and an inability to keep food down, while being denied medical care. He also recounted a particularly brutal stretch in which detainees, including the doctor, spent seven consecutive days shackled by both hands and feet, rendering basic functions, eating, drinking, and using the bathroom, nearly impossible.

Despite everything, Abu Omeira said, Dr. Abu Safiya leaned on prayer and spirituality to endure, constantly asking God to ease his suffering and requesting prayers from fellow detainees.

Dogs, raids, and deliberate targeting

The most graphic account came from released prisoner Rami Abu Omeira, who described witnessing Dr. Abu Safiya being severely beaten upon returning from interrogation sessions. He said Israeli interrogators stripped the doctor of his clothes and set police dogs on him inside interrogation rooms, leaving cuts and scratches across his body.

“They stripped him of his clothes and set dogs on him,” Rami said. “The dogs attacked him, scratched him, and knocked him to the ground.”

Prison forces also repeatedly raided the doctor’s sleeping area, throwing stun grenades and tear gas near him in a systematic effort to break his spirit.

All three former detainees agreed that Dr. Abu Safiya’s life remains in serious danger.

International alarm

The testimonies are consistent with findings by international human rights institutions. Amnesty International, citing a lawyer who visited Dr. Abu Safiya and other detainees at Ofer Prison, previously reported signs of significant weight loss and confirmed he had been subjected to assault and beatings.

Netanyahu plans to rush to Washingon as Trump pushes ceasefire | Al Mayadeen English
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a visit to Washington in the coming weeks for talks with US President Donald Trump, as Washington intensifies efforts to broker a ceasefire between the Israeli occupation and Lebanon.

According to an Israeli source familiar with the matter, the visit could take place as early as next week or shortly after, amid ongoing coordination between the two sides.

However, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said Netanyahu is not expected to travel to the United States this week, adding that he remains in close contact with Trump.

US pushes expanded ceasefire framework
The potential meeting comes as Trump seeks to advance a broader ceasefire agreement following his decision to extend the current truce for three weeks, with the arrangement set to expire in mid-May.

Washington is reportedly aiming to build on the extension by pushing for a more comprehensive deal as confrontations continue along the Lebanese-Palestinian border area, where the Resistance in Lebanon is confronting ongoing aggressive attacks by the Israeli occupation.

Dozens of Israeli settlers invade Hader in southern Syria | Al Mayadeen English
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Des colons israéliens paradent en Syrie. Ca tombe bien, le Liban négocie avec Israël demain à Washington.

Israeli settlers infiltrated from occupied Palestine into an area near the town of Hader in the northern countryside of Quneitra, southern Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Video footage circulating online shows illegal settlers at the foothills of Mount Hermon, ascending to the rooftop of a building overlooking the town in a provocative act conducted under the protection of the Israeli occupation forces.

Trump officials consider sending 1,100 Afghans who aided US to Congo | Al Mayadeen English
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Les USA envisagent de «relocaliser» (resettle) au Congo un peu plus d’un millier de leurs anciens collaborateurs en Afghanistan, bloqués depuis un an au Qatar...

The Trump administration is discussing plans to send up to 1,100 Afghans who assisted the US during its occupation of Afghanistan to the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country already suffering from one of the world’s largest displacement crises, according to a report by Victoria Bekiempis for The Guardian.

The resettlement discussions, first reported by the New York Times, come after President Donald Trump halted an initiative that would have allowed Afghans who supported US war efforts to apply for resettlement in the United States, a non-profit confirmed on Tuesday.

The group of more than 1,000 Afghans has been stranded in Qatar for an entire year. According to the Times, the group includes interpreters, relatives of US military personnel, and more than 400 children. The United States evacuated these Afghans to Qatar for their protection because they had supported the US during its occupation of Afghanistan, which is now once again under Taliban control following American military withdrawal.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently reeling from decades of conflict and instability, according to the report. The UN Refugee Agency estimates that 8.2 million people were displaced in Congo as of September 2025, with that number expected to reach 9 million by the end of the year.