A video circulating on social media features an Afghan migrant claiming that his Iranian landlord refused to pay him and attacked him with a knife.
Kabul 24: The individual, whose identity remains undisclosed, stated that after the incident, he filed a complaint with the Iranian police. Instead of addressing his grievance, he was told he must leave the country.The video has sparked widespread reactions on social media, once again drawing attention to the challenges faced by Afghan migrants in Iran.
For years, Afghan migrants in Iran have encountered numerous difficulties.Many work in low-income jobs such as construction or service industries and frequently face exploitation by employers or landlords.
Issues like residency problems, social discrimination, and lack of access to sufficient legal support have made life particularly challenging for these migrants. Reports indicate that sudden deportations and stringent restrictions on residency permit renewals have added further pressure on this community.Human rights activists and organizations advocating for migrant rights have called for immediate action to address such incidents and establish legal mechanisms to protect migrants.
They emphasize that the Iranian government must review its migration policies to prevent such cases from recurring.No official response from Iranian authorities regarding this claim has been reported yet, but the incident has ignited widespread discussions about the situation of migrants in Iran.
Social media users, by sharing the video, have demanded justice for the migrant, with some viewing the incident as indicative of the need for structural reforms in how migrants are treated.Investigations into the details of this incident are ongoing, and relevant authorities are expected to provide clarifications.
