Afghans trapped in Tehran, like Shamsi and her family, face peril as they escape Taliban rule only to encounter new dangers. After fleeing Afghanistan, they sought refuge in Iran, where legal residency eludes them due to high costs and risky re-entry requirements. Their lives are fraught with anxiety as they navigate a city filled with checkpoints and police inspections, limiting their ability to find sustenance and safety. Shamsi recalls the harrowing experience of seeking shelter amid airstrikes, highlighting the precariousness of their situation and lack of international aid and local support.
Shamsi, a former activist in Afghanistan, expressed her despair: 'I escaped the Taliban but bombs were raining over our heads here. We came here for safety.'
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