The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced that, following a request from the US, it would host the Afghans on a temporary basis, after which time they would travel on to other nations.
Wasaaradda Arrimaha Dibadda iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ah ee Imaaraadka ayaa ku dhawaaqday in, ka dib codsi ka yimid Maraykanka, ay si ku meel gaadh ah u martigelin doona dadka reer Afghanistan, waqtigaas ka dib waxay u sii gudbi doonaan dal kale, "ayay wasaaraddu ku sheegtay bayaan ay soo saartay Jimcihii.