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Iran Deported 730,000 Undocumented Afghans Since 12 Months
As many as 730,000 undocumented Afghans have been forced by the Iran government to go home since last 12 months, heading to an uncertain future with the war just entered its 16th year in Afghanistan, Iranian officials have said.
Iranian officials have stressed that the deportation process of Afghan refugees will continue.
“Forced deportation of Afghans from Iran is not a solution and it only warms up smugglers’ market,” said Sayed Hussain Alem Balkhi, Afghan Minister Refugees and Returnees. “In 2016, 120,000 Afghan refugees have been forcefully deported from Iran,” he added.
The high numbers of Afghan deportees from Iran and high unemployment in Afghanistan lead to concerns that some of young returnees may join the Taliban or other militant groups.
Currently, 1.5 million Afghans living in Iran, according to Ministry of Refugees and Returnees. About 800,000 of them are undocumented.
“Insecurity and economic issues have caused Afghan youths to leave for Iran and Pakistan, “ said Shekiba Hashimi, an Afghan parliament member.
The deportation comes as a meeting is expected to be held with the presence of Iranian representatives in Kabul within two weeks to address the issue of undocumented Afghans.
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Ex-MP Allah Gul Mujahid arrested in connection with a murder
Kabul police has announced that Allah Gul Mujahid, a member of parliament in the previous government, has been arrested in connection with a murder.
Khalid Zadran, the spokesman of Kabul police, said on X that Mujahid is a suspect in the murder of an individual named Saeedullah who was killed almost three months ago.
He added that the investigation of the case requires that Mujahid’s freedom be limited and it was decided that he remain detained until the court’s verdict.
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Several countries express solidarity with Afghanistan after flash floods kill hundreds
Pakistan, Iran, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have expressed with Afghanistan after flash floods killed more than 300 people and destroyed hundreds of homes in northern Baghlan province.
“The Government and the people of Pakistan express their heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of life and widespread damage to property caused by heavy rains and flash floods in several provinces of Afghanistan,” Pakistan’s foreign ministry said in a statement. “Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan during this difficult time.”
Qatar’s foreign ministry said: “The State of Qatar expresses its full solidarity with Afghanistan in face of the destruction caused by massive floods hitting the Baghlan province north of the country, which resulted in deaths and injuries.”
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stresses the State of Qatar’s firm support to Afghanistan and its brotherly people, and voiced its complete readiness to cooperate with the relevant authorities in Afghanistan to provide all means to help overcome crises,” it added.
UAE’s Foreign Ministry also expressed “its sincere condolences and sympathy with the friendly people of Afghanistan, and to the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.”
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses his solidarity with the people of Afghanistan.
“The United Nations and its partners in Afghanistan are coordinating with the de facto authorities to swiftly assess needs and provide emergency assistance,” he said.
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The Japanese ambassador in Kabul, Takayoshi Kuromiya, met Saturday with Sader Azam Osmani, the Deputy of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, the meeting discussed Japan’s cooperation in these areas.
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