8am: It could be inferred from Ismail Khan’s statements that he seems determined in the fight against the Taliban. He emphasized the formation of a real correlation between the opposing forces of the Taliban, calling the formation of a non-Taliban government an important need of Afghanistan. He even stated that Salahuddin Rabbani and Atta Mohammad
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi December 4, 2023 Iran has banned millions of Afghan refugees and migrants in the country from living in, traveling to, or seeking employment in just over half of the country’s 31 provinces. On December 3, Hamzeh Soleimani, the director-general of citizenship and foreign nationals affairs of the western Kermanshah Province, confirmed the
Khaama: The Secretary-General of Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters has rejected the Taliban’s claim about a reduction in poppy cultivation, stating that the statistics indicate an increase in poppy cultivation in Afghanistan. Following the dissemination of this report and the Taliban’s claim of a significant reduction in poppy cultivation, Iranian authorities have repeatedly rejected this claim.
Ayaz Gul VOA News November 21, 2023 ISLAMABAD — The United Nations and partner agencies renewed a call Tuesday for countries to immediately suspend mass deportations of Afghan nationals, citing the onset of a harsh winter and the “worsening” humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The call comes amid reports that Iran and Pakistan have collectively forced out
Ariana: Ali Salajegheh, the head of Iran’s department of environment, told reporters on Wednesday that for the first time, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has acknowledged Iran’s water share should be released from the Helmand River. He said the IEA acknowledged this during the economic delegation’s recent visit to the country. “Fortunately, during the
Khaama: In a statement released on Sunday, the Ministry [of Migrant Affairs] reported that as of Saturday, November 11, a total of 6,101 Afghan migrants have returned to the country through the Torkham and Spin Boldak borders. According to the Ministry’s statement, 720 families, comprising 4,207 individuals, including 82 individuals who were forcibly returned, have
Khaama: Abdullah Riyaz, the head of the Migration Affairs Department in Nimruz province, told Tolonews that most of the migrants whose bodies have been transferred to Afghanistan through Nimruz over the past six months have tragically lost their lives in road accidents and while illegally crossing the Iran border. According to him, Afghan migrants have
Khaama: Afghans constitute the largest immigrant community in Iran, mirroring a similar situation in Pakistan. In recent weeks, Iran and Pakistan have escalated the deportation of Afghan immigrants, reflecting a growing concern over immigration and border control. Official statistics indicate that around five million Afghans currently reside in Iran. Furthermore, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Justice
Khaama: Pakistani media outlets have reported that Pakistan’s Interior Minister emphasized during a meeting with Western diplomats that Pakistan is committed to addressing concerns regarding the deportation of migrants from the country. This development comes as Pakistani media outlets have disclosed that approximately 60,000 Afghan migrants have been expelled from various cities and regions of
Khaama: The state-run radio of Pakistan reported that 3,248 Afghan refugees have been returned to Afghanistan from this country. According to Pakistani authorities, since the deadline for the expulsion of undocumented migrants was set, more than 51,000 Afghans have been deported. Click here to read more (external link). More Afghan Refugee News Ministry of Foreign