On Monday, the Iranian human rights organization HalVash reported a tragic incident in the Kalgan region of Golshan, Sistan and Baluchestan province, where Iranian border forces allegedly opened fire on a group of Afghan migrants. Kabul 24: According to the report, at least six Afghans were killed, and five others.
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has sparked controversy by declaring that, if elected, he will deport not only male but also female Afghan refugees who have entered the UK illegally. Kabul 24: The statement was made during an interview with Sky News, prompting widespread reactions from organizations.
On Monday, September 1, 2025, Nader Yarahmadi, an official from Iran’s Ministry of Interior, warned that Afghan migrants who return to Iran after being deported will face judicial consequences. Kabul 24: Speaking on Iranian state television, Yarahmadi highlighted the issue of some deported migrants repeatedly re-entering the country illegally. He.
As the deadline set by Pakistan for the expulsion of Afghan migrants approached, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) called on Islamabad to extend the timeframe. Kabul 24: The request comes amid growing concerns over the humanitarian impact of forcibly deporting Afghan migrants, many of whom have lived.
Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian, Deputy Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has stated that the deportation of Afghan migrants from Iran has led to a significant labor shortage in several provinces of the country. Kabul 24: He emphasized that many Iranian employers prefer hiring Afghan workers due to.
Numerous Afghan migrant families in Islamabad, holding valid immigration documents, are voicing concerns over Pakistan’s refusal to extend their visas. Kabul 24: Evicted from rented homes due to expired visas, these families have been forced to live in recreational parks for the past two weeks. They are urgently appealing to.
Alireza Marhamati, Iran’s Consul General in Herat, announced that Afghan nationals can still enter Iran with valid visas, emphasizing that legal entry remains possible. Kabul 24: However, this statement comes amid reports that none of Iran’s consulates in Afghanistan are currently issuing visas, effectively making legal entry inaccessible for many.
Abdolhossein Khosrowpanah, head of Iran’s Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, has criticized the country’s approach to managing Afghan migrants. Kabul 24: He stated that accepting a large number of foreign nationals at one time and then abruptly expelling them due to security concerns reflects flawed governance in migration policy..
Nader Yarahmadi, head of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Center for Foreign Nationals and Migration Affairs, stated that Iran, like other countries worldwide, requires the presence of migrants with legal residency documents. Kabul 24: He emphasized that legal migrants can play a significant role in the country’s economic, social, and.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Samaneh Tajik, a 15-year-old Afghan girl, disappeared after leaving a bedding workshop in Hosseinabad, Eslamshahr, Tehran, while heading home. Her family promptly reported the incident to the police, sparking a search, but no trace of her has been found. Kabul 24: This case has heightened concerns.
a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (31 Saratan 1404), in Tehran, Iran proposed a tripartite summit involving the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and Iranian authorities to devise coordinated solutions for the ongoing Afghan migrant crisis. The proposal was presented.
The State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan has announced the initiation of deportations of illegal migrants, particularly Afghan nationals, due to concerns over security and violations of the country’s laws. Kabul 24: This decision follows the identification of cases involving drug trafficking, the use of forged documents, attempts to.
