Iranian Authorities Massively Deport Afghan Refugees: A Humanitarian Disaster Looms!
Did you know that Iran, a country that has been a refuge for millions of refugees for years, is now massively deporting Afghan refugees? Yes, you read that right! Just in the last week of June 2024, over 1,200 Afghans were sent back to a country in chaos and poverty.
What’s going on?
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), since the beginning of the year, Iran has forcibly returned about 70% of all Afghan refugees seeking safety in the country. Between June 21 and 28 alone, over 1,200 returnees were recorded, meaning up to 30 deportations per day!
Why is this a problem?
Afghanistan is a country facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Despite formal peace, poverty, lack of jobs, and basic living conditions make returning nearly impossible for most. Many deportees were even born in Iran or have lived there for years, now forced to return to a country with no security or prospects.
Consequences for the returnees
Without enough capital or jobs, these people will sink even deeper into poverty. Humanitarian organizations warn that this wave of deportations will only worsen the already dire situation in Afghanistan.
Who’s to blame?
Iran claims it is overwhelmed by millions of illegal foreigners and has given a deadline of a few weeks for everyone to leave. But is this really a solution or just a brutal policy ignoring human rights?
Conclusion
While the world watches, Iran is carrying out mass repatriation that could trigger an even greater humanitarian disaster. Will the international community react, or will these people be forgotten?
If you have thoughts on this or maybe a sarcastic joke, feel free to share — because these things shouldn’t go unnoticed!
Note: The other article about the restoration of Iranian nuclear facilities is unrelated and not included in this analysis.
