The Trump administration is in discussions to potentially relocate up to 1,100 Afghans who assisted US forces during the war in Afghanistan to the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a non-profit organization.

The reported discussions come after President Donald Trump's decision to halt an initiative that had allowed Afghans who helped US military efforts to apply for resettlement in the United States. The Afghans in question were previously evacuated to Qatar following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

According to a US aid worker, the Afghan nationals would face a choice between relocating to the Democratic Republic of Congo or returning to live under Taliban rule in Afghanistan. The group includes individuals who worked alongside American forces during the two-decade conflict.

The potential resettlement to Congo represents a significant shift from previous US policy toward Afghan allies. The discontinued program had provided a pathway for Afghan interpreters, translators, and other support personnel to seek refuge in the United States after facing potential retaliation for their assistance to American forces.

The Democratic Republic of Congo, a Central African nation, would represent a markedly different destination for the Afghan refugees compared to their original hopes of resettlement in the United States. Details about the specific terms or conditions of the potential Congo relocation have not been disclosed.