Iran reports deporting over 56,000 Afghan refugees in past four months

Iranian officials have announced that in the past four months, 56,356 Afghan migrants were deported through the Sistan and Baluchestan border alone.

On Sunday, August 18, Iranian media, citing Gholamreza Baghshirin, head of the Crime Prevention Management at the Sistan and Baluchestan Judiciary, reported that deportations from the Nimroz border have increased by 23% compared to the previous year.

Baghshirin also noted that the number of foreign nationals detained in the province has risen by 17%, with 29,902 foreign citizens arrested since the beginning of the year. He attributed these arrests to crimes related to “security issues, drug trafficking, and theft.”

The report further mentions that Baghshirin has banned the housing and employment of foreign nationals in the province.

Amid these actions, the humanitarian crisis continues to worsen as Afghan refugees face severe conditions. Forced deportations from Iran and Pakistan have created a dire situation for many who are left without adequate support or protection.

International responses have yet to significantly alter the situation, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated global assistance and intervention.

The continued deportation and detention of Afghan refugees underscore the critical need for comprehensive solutions and support systems. Humanitarian organizations and governments must address the immediate needs of displaced individuals and work towards sustainable solutions to alleviate the crisis.

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