Iran has mandated that Afghan migrants and refugees leave by a specified Sunday deadline or face expulsion, a move following a recent conflict which raised public security concerns. Humanitarian groups warn that mass deportations could further destabilize Afghanistan, which is already grappling with extreme poverty. The Iranian campaign has reportedly led to over 700,000 Afghans leaving, with significant numbers departing due to fears of arrest. Personal accounts highlight the emotional distress caused by these deportations, with many considering Iran as their only home.
Since March, the Iranian government has enforced a campaign to expel Afghans deemed to be living in the country illegally, with a deadline set for Sunday.
The United Nations International Organization for Migration reported over 700,000 Afghans had already departed Iran due to the expulsion orders.
Batoul Akbari expressed that Afghans in Tehran face increasing anti-Afghan sentiment, emphasizing the emotional toll of forced departures from their long-standing homes.
UNHCR warned that mass deportations could exacerbate the already precarious situation in Afghanistan, a nation struggling with poverty and instability.
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