Afghan refugees in Iran with valid visas face detention, abuse, and deportation amidst tightened border controls and restrictions.

Afghan refugees in Iran continue to face detention, abuse, and deportation despite possessing valid visas, amidst Iran's tightened border controls and severe restrictions on Afghan residents. Iran has banned Afghan nationals from residing in ten counties of South Khorasan province, allowing them to live only in Khusf and Birjand counties, leading to a growing humanitarian crisis and raising concerns about the international community's response to this ongoing crisis.

August 23, 2024
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