Following the war between Iran and the Zionist regime, the expulsion of Afghan refugees from Iran has intensified, and many returnees say that they have been left without any support at the Islam Qala border. They expressed concern about the lack of proper shelter and job opportunities inside the country and called for the Islamic Emirate’s serious attention.
Publish dateWednesday 2 July 2025 - 11:43
Story Code : 320608
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Kabul: Following the recent war between Iran and the Zionist regime, the process of expelling Afghan refugees from Iran has increased. A number of returnees who are waiting to enter the country at the Islam Qala border say that they have been left without any support or facilities at this border point and are facing serious problems.
AVA News Agency has interviewed some of these returnees. They complained about the lack of basic facilities and necessary assistance at the Islam Qala border and called for the attention and cooperation of the Islamic Emirate and international institutions.
Ali Ahmadi, one of the migrants who recently returned to the country from Iran, stated in an interview with Ava News Agency that the situation of the migrants is very dire and that no facilities have been provided for the returnees by the Islamic Emirate or international institutions.
He added that he left all his property, house, and business in Iran and was not even able to receive his advance payment from his landlord. Ahmadi emphasized that the migrants should leave Iran according to an orderly and coordinated plan to prevent a humanitarian crisis at the border.
This returning migrant complained strongly about the lack of care and support at the border and said: “The migrants are struggling with hunger, thirst, and lack of money at the border, while no domestic or international institution has helped them.”
He called on the Islamic Emirate to take up regular and executive plans to better manage the return process and prevent the migrants from dying on the way. He also requested the Iranian government to carry out the departure of the migrants gradually and in a timely manner so that they can be better dealt with.
Ali Ahmadi concluded by saying that, contrary to the promises made, he had not received any assistance or support from domestic and international institutions, nor did he own a house or land in the country.
Hayatullah, a resident of Sar-e-Pul province who had lived in Iran for years and was recently forcibly expelled by the Iranian government, criticized the unfair behavior of Iranian border guards in an interview with Ava. He said that after the recent tensions, numerous checkpoints have been established in Tehran and other areas, the main purpose of which is to detain migrants.
Hayatollah added that migrants in Iran face widespread problems, including landlords’ failure to refund their advance payments and the high cost of vehicle rentals in border areas, which has added to their problems.
He called on the Islamic Emirate to manage the process of returning migrants properly and systematically and provide them with work, jobs, and suitable shelter.
In an interview with Ava News, Mohammad Hanif Farzan, a university professor and social activist, called the forced deportation of migrants a violation of international migration laws and described the treatment of migrants by Iranian forces as unfair.
He warned that this process would not only increase unemployment and poverty in the country, but also exacerbate psychological challenges, depression, and social problems.
Farzan emphasized the need for joint cooperation between relevant institutions to prevent social crises resulting from mass returns, and called on businessmen and the public to play their role by providing financial assistance, building refugee settlements, and providing decent living conditions.
Mohammad Yousuf Alizadeh, a lawyer for the 13th district of Kabul, expressed concern over the increase in the return of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan, saying that returnees are facing challenges such as lack of proper shelter, sufficient food, and jobs.
Alizadeh added that due to security problems and the presence of some disruptive individuals, Iran has decided to deport some of the refugees. He emphasized that this process must be managed in an orderly manner, taking into account humanitarian, security, and economic considerations.
He said that the Islamic Emirate, institutions related to immigration, and businessmen of the country have a responsibility to support returnees by providing basic facilities such as shelter, free transportation, health services, and food at border points.
Alizadeh also criticized the increase in house rents in major cities and called on people to play a role in reducing costs by observing the principles of brotherhood and citizenship.
He called on Iran, as a neighboring country, co-speaker and co-religionist, to prevent the inhuman treatment of migrants by observing humane principles and to provide better conditions for their return, given the four decades of crisis in the country.
It is worth noting that in repeated contacts with the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriates, no response has been received in this regard so far.
According to recent reports, international organizations such as the International Organization for Migration and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees are trying to coordinate with local institutions and the Islamic Emirate to provide initial aid to returning migrants. This aid includes distributing food, providing health services, and establishing temporary shelters at border points. Plans are also being considered to establish migrant settlements in various provinces in order to reduce pressure on major cities.
AVA News Agency has interviewed some of these returnees. They complained about the lack of basic facilities and necessary assistance at the Islam Qala border and called for the attention and cooperation of the Islamic Emirate and international institutions.
Ali Ahmadi, one of the migrants who recently returned to the country from Iran, stated in an interview with Ava News Agency that the situation of the migrants is very dire and that no facilities have been provided for the returnees by the Islamic Emirate or international institutions.
He added that he left all his property, house, and business in Iran and was not even able to receive his advance payment from his landlord. Ahmadi emphasized that the migrants should leave Iran according to an orderly and coordinated plan to prevent a humanitarian crisis at the border.
This returning migrant complained strongly about the lack of care and support at the border and said: “The migrants are struggling with hunger, thirst, and lack of money at the border, while no domestic or international institution has helped them.”
He called on the Islamic Emirate to take up regular and executive plans to better manage the return process and prevent the migrants from dying on the way. He also requested the Iranian government to carry out the departure of the migrants gradually and in a timely manner so that they can be better dealt with.
Ali Ahmadi concluded by saying that, contrary to the promises made, he had not received any assistance or support from domestic and international institutions, nor did he own a house or land in the country.
Hayatullah, a resident of Sar-e-Pul province who had lived in Iran for years and was recently forcibly expelled by the Iranian government, criticized the unfair behavior of Iranian border guards in an interview with Ava. He said that after the recent tensions, numerous checkpoints have been established in Tehran and other areas, the main purpose of which is to detain migrants.
Hayatollah added that migrants in Iran face widespread problems, including landlords’ failure to refund their advance payments and the high cost of vehicle rentals in border areas, which has added to their problems.
He called on the Islamic Emirate to manage the process of returning migrants properly and systematically and provide them with work, jobs, and suitable shelter.
In an interview with Ava News, Mohammad Hanif Farzan, a university professor and social activist, called the forced deportation of migrants a violation of international migration laws and described the treatment of migrants by Iranian forces as unfair.
He warned that this process would not only increase unemployment and poverty in the country, but also exacerbate psychological challenges, depression, and social problems.
Farzan emphasized the need for joint cooperation between relevant institutions to prevent social crises resulting from mass returns, and called on businessmen and the public to play their role by providing financial assistance, building refugee settlements, and providing decent living conditions.
Mohammad Yousuf Alizadeh, a lawyer for the 13th district of Kabul, expressed concern over the increase in the return of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan, saying that returnees are facing challenges such as lack of proper shelter, sufficient food, and jobs.
Alizadeh added that due to security problems and the presence of some disruptive individuals, Iran has decided to deport some of the refugees. He emphasized that this process must be managed in an orderly manner, taking into account humanitarian, security, and economic considerations.
He said that the Islamic Emirate, institutions related to immigration, and businessmen of the country have a responsibility to support returnees by providing basic facilities such as shelter, free transportation, health services, and food at border points.
Alizadeh also criticized the increase in house rents in major cities and called on people to play a role in reducing costs by observing the principles of brotherhood and citizenship.
He called on Iran, as a neighboring country, co-speaker and co-religionist, to prevent the inhuman treatment of migrants by observing humane principles and to provide better conditions for their return, given the four decades of crisis in the country.
It is worth noting that in repeated contacts with the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriates, no response has been received in this regard so far.
According to recent reports, international organizations such as the International Organization for Migration and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees are trying to coordinate with local institutions and the Islamic Emirate to provide initial aid to returning migrants. This aid includes distributing food, providing health services, and establishing temporary shelters at border points. Plans are also being considered to establish migrant settlements in various provinces in order to reduce pressure on major cities.
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