Iran’s Hell for Afghans: 300,000 People on the Streets, Accused of Spying and Torture!
Welcome to Tehran, where national security has become the excuse for mass deportation of Afghans! Yes, you read that right – around 300,000 Afghans have been expelled from Iran, a country that once was their home and refuge. But now? Persecution, arrests, torture, and spying accusations! All this while temperatures soar above 43 degrees Celsius, and humanitarian organizations warn of a looming crisis at the border.
Spies or Victims?
Iranian security forces have arrested hundreds of Afghans, accusing them of spying for Israel! Yes, exactly – in a country gripped by fear of Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities, Afghans have become targets of arbitrary arrests and brutal torture. A young Afghan living in Tehran recounted how his friends were dragged from their apartments, brutally beaten, and tortured in camps. Some barely survived, and their whereabouts are now unknown.
Merciless Deportations
Iran has ordered all Afghans without legal status to leave the country by July 6, threatening arrest. Between June 1 and July 5, nearly 100,000 Afghans were deported, bringing the total this year to over 300,000! Many returned with only the clothes on their backs, hungry and exhausted, while humanitarian groups like the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies try to provide aid but are ill-equipped for long-term support.
Life on the Edge of Survival
Returnees face extreme conditions – temperatures over 43 degrees, lack of food, water, and basic living necessities. Women are especially vulnerable, as Taliban authorities in Afghanistan deny aid to those traveling without a male escort. This is a brewing humanitarian crisis, and the world seems to be turning a blind eye.
Media Campaign of Hate and Dehumanization
UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan Richard Bennett warns that Iranian media use dehumanizing language against the Afghan community, fueling hatred and justifying repression. National security has become a pretext for systematic harassment and arrests, while Afghans are called Israeli spies on the streets and markets.
What Does Iran Say?
Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani claims national security is a priority and that all illegal residents must be returned. But is this really a fight for security or ethnic cleansing? While Afghans struggle for bare survival, Tehran hides behind rhetoric and threats.
Conclusion: A Crisis Demanding Urgent Attention
This mass deportation and repression of Afghans in Iran is not just a regional problem – it is a global disgrace. As temperatures rise and people die of hunger and thirst, the international community must act. Will we keep watching or wake up before it’s too late?
What do you think? Is Iran justified, or is this a shameful example of human rights violations? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and remember – the world must not close its eyes to this horror!
