Afghanistan Peace Campaign
In response to increasing reactions regarding the mistreatment of Afghan migrants in Iran, a senior security official has emphasized that “illegal” migrants must leave the country by the end of the current year.
On Wednesday, August 7, IRNA news agency, quoting Ahmad Reza Radan, the Chief Commander of Iran’s Law Enforcement Force, reported that “unauthorized” migrants must leave the country and return to their homeland by the end of the year.
He stated that the policy and plan are based on the return of all “unauthorized individuals” and stressed that “if they move towards the borders, they will be arrested and transferred to camps.”
This comes as a video showing the arrest and torture of an Afghan migrant teenager by Iranian security forces has sparked widespread reactions.
Recently, a video circulating on social media showed a teenager being beaten and tortured by Iranian police on a road.
Previously, the Ministry of Interior of the Islamic Republic had issued a statement emphasizing the expulsion of Afghan migrants, stating that “there is no capacity to accept Afghans in the country, and organizing those who are authorized to stay temporarily is necessary.”
It is worth noting that despite international calls to halt the expulsion of Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan, this process continues, with hundreds of individuals entering Afghanistan daily.
The ongoing expulsion of Afghan migrants from Iran, amid reports of mistreatment and torture, underscores a significant humanitarian crisis.
The Iranian government’s stringent policies and the recent viral video have drawn widespread condemnation and highlight the urgent need for international intervention.
Despite calls for halting deportations, the relentless return of Afghan migrants continues, posing severe challenges for the individuals affected and their home countries. The global community must advocate for the protection of migrant rights and address the underlying causes of this migration crisis.