Refugees

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  Refugees

  2022-05-12

  Islamic scholars deem Iran's treatment of Afghans 'un-Islamic, inhumane'

  Iranian authorities have been accused of torturing and beating Afghan refugees, in acts that many scholars see as a violation of sharia law.

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  Refugees

  2022-05-03

  Iranian regime committing crimes against humanity, deported Afghans say

  Shocking stories and videos coming out of Iran have prompted Afghans to demand an international investigation into the criminal acts being perpetrated against refugees.

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  Refugees

  2022-04-21

  Afghans recall beatings, torture before being deported from Iran

  Increasing reports of violence against Afghans in Iran have even legal residents fearing being arrested, beaten and deported to Afghanistan.

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  Refugees

  2022-04-18

  Afghans highlight contrast between Iran and other refugee host countries

  Ongoing mistreatment by Iranian security personnel and even regular civilians against Afghan refugees is causing negative sentiment toward Iran to flourish.

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  Refugees

  2022-04-12

  Violent protests erupt after videos show Iranians beating Afghan refugees

  The Iranian government said the videos were 'baseless', but Afghans know all too well the long and brutal track record of abuse and denigration that Iranians have meted out to refugees.

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  Refugees

  2022-03-21

  Fleeing poverty, Afghans seeking employment are deported from Iran

  With no other options, many Afghans risk their lives and choose extremely dangerous routes to travel to Iran, hoping to find a job. But abuse and mistreatment awaits them.

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  Refugees

  2022-03-01

  Russian invasion of Ukraine forces Afghan family to flee 'another war'

  After fleeing to Ukraine with his family before the fall of the Afghan government, a former Afghan NATO employee was forced to flee again in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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  Refugees

  2022-02-17

  Despite 'better' life, Afghan refugees fear for Afghanistan's future

  Afghan refugees welcomed by France worry for those left behind, as Afghanistan falls further into financial crisis and endures a devastating famine.

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  Refugees

  2022-02-16

  Iran ramps up mistreatment of Afghan refugees after flow of free water stops

  The Iranian regime has increased the deportation of Afghan refugees since the Kamal Khan Dam in Nimroz province filled with water.

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  Refugees

  2022-02-11

  Afghans call for investigation after bodies of refugees in Iran missing organs

  Almost 100 Afghans' bodies have been repatriated at a single border crossing in the past 6 months, with many missing vital organs after being at Iranian military hospitals, family members allege.