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Iran's Mass Deportation: 500,000 Afghans Face Crisis

7/14/2025

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In a staggering move, Iran has expelled more than 500,000 Afghan refugees in just 16 days, averaging 30,000 deportations daily. The UN raises alarms over the perilous conditions awaiting returnees, who face harassment and abuse. As Afghanistan grapples with the arrival of over 1.6 million expelled Afghans this year, the nation is overwhelmed by a deepening humanitarian crisis.

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In a staggering move, Iran has expelled more than 500,000 Afghan refugees in just 16 days, averaging 30,000 deportations daily. The UN raises alarms over the perilous conditions awaiting returnees, who face harassment and abuse. As Afghanistan grapples with the arrival of over 1.6 million expelled Afghans this year, the nation is overwhelmed by a deepening humanitarian crisis.