Iran to deport 2 million Afghan citizens this year

Ahmad Reza Radan, the commander-in-chief of Iran’s law enforcement, stated that the deportation of Afghan migrants from the country is ongoing and that by the end of March 2025, 2 million Afghan migrants will be “expelled” from Iran.

Tasnim News Agency, a media outlet affiliated with the Islamic regime of Iran, reported on Sunday, October 5, that according to the country’s law enforcement commander, “over 750,000 illegal migrants” have already been deported from Iran, and this number will reach 2 million by the end of the current Iranian calendar year.

Ahmad Reza Radan reiterated that the Islamic Republic of Iran is committed to its promise of deporting 2 million Afghan migrants from the country.

He added that “this year alone, over 500,000 illegal migrants have been arrested and deported from Iran, and as a result, 250,000 others have voluntarily turned themselves in and left the country.”

It is worth mentioning that Iranian authorities often use the term “Etba’a” (nationals) to refer to Afghan migrants.

The mass deportation of Afghan migrants from Iran has raised concerns among human rights organizations, with many calling for a more humane approach to the situation.

The forced expulsions are seen as exacerbating the already difficult circumstances faced by Afghan refugees, many of whom are fleeing conflict and economic hardship in their homeland.

As tensions between Iran and Afghanistan continue to rise over this issue, international bodies are urging both governments to engage in dialogue and find a solution that ensures the safety and dignity of Afghan migrants while addressing Iran’s concerns over illegal immigration.

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