Trump Administration Extends Lease on Qatar Base for Afghan Allies
The Trump administration is extending for nine months the lease on Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, which houses over 1,000 Afghans who assisted the U.S. war effort or are relatives of U.S. service members, allowing more time to find permanent…
Detroit, MI, September 29, 2026 —
The Trump administration has announced an extension of the lease for Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar. The lease has been extended for a period of nine months.
This extension is intended to provide additional time to secure permanent resettlement solutions for a population of over 1,000 Afghans currently residing at the camp. These individuals are in Qatar due to their past assistance with U.S. war efforts or because they are related to U.S. service members.
Camp As Sayliyah serves as a temporary location for these Afghan nationals while their resettlement processes are underway. The decision to extend the lease underscores the ongoing need for a safe haven and processing period for individuals who have connections to U.S. military operations or personnel.
The specific timeline for the extension means the facility will remain operational for these Afghans for an additional nine months beyond its previous expiration date. This period is critical for coordinating with various agencies and international partners involved in the resettlement of refugees and individuals seeking permanent homes in other countries. The primary objective remains finding sustainable long-term solutions for all individuals housed at the camp. The contractor responsible for managing the facility and the details of the lease extension, beyond its duration, were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Matthew Lee And Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
