Mistreatment of Afghan refugees by Iranian police has prompted a strong response from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation of Afghanistan. In a statement, the ministry warned that the ongoing mistreatment could disrupt relations between Kabul and Tehran.
The ministry highlighted the forced deportation and mistreatment of Afghan refugees as violations of international laws and neighborly principles. It urged the Iranian government to allow Afghans to return to their country voluntarily.
The statement emphasized the growing concern over recent reports of Afghan mistreatment in Iran. Disturbing images shared on social media have amplified these concerns. The Islamic Emirate, seeking good relations with all neighbors, called on Iran to avoid actions that could harm bilateral ties or fuel false propaganda.
Migrant rights activist Bahram Behnam suggested that the caretaker government summon the Iranian ambassador in Kabul. He urged serious diplomatic discussions to address the challenges facing Afghan migrants in Iran.
The leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement also reacted to the mistreatment of Afghan refugees in Iran. He urged the Iranian government to stop oppressing Afghan migrants.
Several Afghan migrants have voiced their complaints about the continued mistreatment of Afghan refugees by Iranian police. They have called on the caretaker government to take immediate action.
“Afghan migrants in Iran are facing numerous problems. They are being harassed, beaten, and extorted by the authorities,” said Sharifullah Dost, an Afghan migrant in Iran.
“For weeks, the situation for Afghan migrants in Iran has worsened significantly. The Afghan government has ignored this issue,” said Omid Hassani, another Afghan migrant.
Despite these reports, the assistant to the Iranian Foreign Minister stated that the Iranian government does not support any anti-migrant institutions. He emphasized that anti-immigrant sentiment is against the tradition of Islamic brotherhood and hospitality, labeling it a foreign project.
