Afghanistan Peace Campaign
Abbas Ali Mohammadian, the head of Tehran’s police, has announced that around 700 to 800 illegal migrants are arrested and deported from Iran daily.
According to the state news agency IRNA, on Friday, December 6, the Iranian official reported that 70,000 undocumented migrants have been expelled from the country, and around 70,000 others have voluntarily left Tehran.
He emphasized that businesses should be aware that employing illegal foreign workers is a crime, and if foreigners, especially in food-related industries, supermarkets, and restaurants, are hired, they must be legally authorized and undergo proper health and trial procedures.
The Iranian official mentioned that a continuous operation to collect “illegal foreign nationals” is underway, and authorities are committed to deporting 2 million more migrants by the end of the current solar year.
The report from the head of Tehran’s police stated that fewer migrants are seen today in public places, particularly in Freedom Square, due to the police’s ongoing efforts in gathering illegal migrants.
The situation for Afghan refugees in Iran has become increasingly dire. The heightened deportation and arrest measures, combined with the lack of legal avenues for migrants to stay, have left many Afghans in precarious living conditions. With limited access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities, many refugees are forced to live in constant fear of being caught and deported.
The situation is worsened by the socio-political landscape in Afghanistan, where the ongoing instability continues to push more Afghans to seek refuge in neighboring countries like Iran.
However, with increasing restrictions and hostilities in host countries, the plight of Afghan refugees is becoming more severe. This is a humanitarian crisis that requires urgent international attention to provide protection and support for displaced populations.