Iran deports over 95,000 Afghans in a week amid border enforcement
- The Iranian governor reported that over 95,000 Afghans were deported in the past week, targeting those from 11 provinces.
- During these deportations, many reported mistreatment by Iranian officials and a lack of proper documentation.
- The rising deportation rates and concerns of Afghan refugees have prompted calls for humane treatment and international cooperation.
In June 2025, reports emerged from Iran detailing significant mass deportations of Afghan nationals. The governor of Taybad, Hussein Jamshidi, announced that over 95,000 individuals had been sent back to Afghanistan in just one week, primarily through a border crossing known as Dogharoon. This increase in deportation activities was attributed to Iran's ongoing efforts to manage undocumented migrants, many of whom were living precariously without proper documentation. While Jamshidi claimed that over 90% of deported Afghans left voluntarily, the Taliban and various refugee rights groups have raised concerns about the treatment of these refugees during the deportation process. They cited reports of abuse and extortion by Iranian border officials, which have exacerbated worries regarding their rights and safety when repatriated. Concurrently, the Taliban administration engaged in discussions with United Nations representatives, emphasizing the need for a coordinated response to address the escalating refugee crisis and advocate for humane treatment of Afghan migrants. The situation reflects a broader trend of increasing displacement; estimates suggest that over one million Afghans have returned from neighboring countries since the Taliban regained control and the humanitarian crisis continues to expand, with a substantial number of Afghans still displaced internally within their country.