Iran Deports Over 300 Afghan Refugees Daily From Khorasan Razvi

Mohammad Ali Nabipur, the Political and social deputy of Khorasan Razavi province, has announced that 350 Afghan migrants without residency permits are being expelled daily from the province.

According to the Tasnim news agency, Mohammad Ali Nabipur expressed hope during a press conference yesterday that the process of expelling undocumented Afghan refugees would speed up. He also responded to opponents of the forced deportation of migrants.

He added that some specific political factions are trying to retain foreign nationals in the country to use them for political purposes and objectives.

Meanwhile, Mr. Nabipur stated that the public wants undocumented Afghan migrants to be expelled so that the resources available are not divided between foreigners and fellow citizens.

Recently, Iran's Interior Minister also mentioned that their government plans to implement stricter regulations on migrants without legal documentation in order to organize the labor market.

He explained that this action is deemed necessary as undocumented migrants, most of whom are Afghan nationals, have limited job opportunities for Iranian citizens.

Previously, in many cities across Iran, Afghan migrants with legal residency documents faced numerous job restrictions.

In both Iran and Pakistan, pressure on Afghan refugees has been increasing, even as migration from Afghanistan continues. Due to recent political changes in Afghanistan, a significant number of Afghans, facing economic hardships and other insecurities, are opting to migrate through illegal routes to neighboring countries and beyond, particularly to Western nations.

The situation highlights the challenges faced by Afghan migrants, not only due to the lack of legal documentation but also due to the increasing pressures from neighboring countries. The political and economic instability in Afghanistan continues to drive migration, while host countries struggle with managing the influx.

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