Afghanistan, May 30 -- The US State Department plans to close the Afghan Relocation Coordination Office, shifting its responsibilities amid organizational restructuring.
The U.S. Department of State has informed Congress of its intention to close the Office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE). This office was responsible for managing the relocation of Afghans who assisted U.S. forces during the Afghanistan conflict.
Bloomberg reported on May 28th that this decision has sparked strong reactions from nonprofit organizations. These groups played a critical role during the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover in 2021 by helping evacuate and support Afghan allies.
The closure was detailed in a letter to Congress outlining ...