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Afghan Migrants in Iran Report Poor Living Conditions

Afghan migrants in Iran complain of poor living conditions and are calling on the caretaker government of Afghanistan to address their problems.

They say they are facing various challenges, including arrests and work bans in some provinces of Iran.

Mohammad Akbar Sultani, an Afghan migrant in Iran, said: "The hard jobs that Iranians themselves cannot do are for Afghans, but only if they have a smart card. Based on having this card, they can work."

Meanwhile, the Head of the Labor, Cooperatives, and Social Welfare Department of Eslamshahr, Iran, announced that the employment of illegal migrants is prohibited, and only migrants with legal documents are allowed to work.

Behnam Emami, head of the Labor, Cooperation, and Welfare Department of Islamshahr, said: "The employment of foreign nationals in our country is only allowed in tough jobs and with a work visa. They should not be employed in food-related jobs such as greenhouses, stores, and businesses."

Some migrants who have returned to Afghanistan also complain about the challenges they face and are calling on the Islamic Emirate for help.

Mohammad Hussain, a returned migrant, said: "We came from Pakistan to Afghanistan, and they gave us 22,000 afghani, which only covered travel expenses, and we are still in debt. It has been five months since we returned, and no one has asked about us."

Naveed, another returned migrant, said: "We ask the government to create job opportunities within the country. I was in the camp for three days. It was oppression that even a disbeliever would not endure."

Mohammad Khan Talibi Mohammadzai, a migrant rights activist, said: "With the arrival of winter, these migrants face serious challenges regarding their stay. They need to obtain permits, and for that, proper coordination through diplomatic channels between the two countries should be made to work out an accurate mechanism to solve the migrants' problems."

Earlier, the deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate said that discussions between officials of the caretaker government and Iranian officials are underway to find a solution to the migrants' problems in Iran.

Afghan Migrants in Iran Report Poor Living Conditions

Some migrants who have returned to Afghanistan also complain about the challenges they face and are calling on the Islamic Emirate for help.

تصویر بندانگشتی

Afghan migrants in Iran complain of poor living conditions and are calling on the caretaker government of Afghanistan to address their problems.

They say they are facing various challenges, including arrests and work bans in some provinces of Iran.

Mohammad Akbar Sultani, an Afghan migrant in Iran, said: "The hard jobs that Iranians themselves cannot do are for Afghans, but only if they have a smart card. Based on having this card, they can work."

Meanwhile, the Head of the Labor, Cooperatives, and Social Welfare Department of Eslamshahr, Iran, announced that the employment of illegal migrants is prohibited, and only migrants with legal documents are allowed to work.

Behnam Emami, head of the Labor, Cooperation, and Welfare Department of Islamshahr, said: "The employment of foreign nationals in our country is only allowed in tough jobs and with a work visa. They should not be employed in food-related jobs such as greenhouses, stores, and businesses."

Some migrants who have returned to Afghanistan also complain about the challenges they face and are calling on the Islamic Emirate for help.

Mohammad Hussain, a returned migrant, said: "We came from Pakistan to Afghanistan, and they gave us 22,000 afghani, which only covered travel expenses, and we are still in debt. It has been five months since we returned, and no one has asked about us."

Naveed, another returned migrant, said: "We ask the government to create job opportunities within the country. I was in the camp for three days. It was oppression that even a disbeliever would not endure."

Mohammad Khan Talibi Mohammadzai, a migrant rights activist, said: "With the arrival of winter, these migrants face serious challenges regarding their stay. They need to obtain permits, and for that, proper coordination through diplomatic channels between the two countries should be made to work out an accurate mechanism to solve the migrants' problems."

Earlier, the deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate said that discussions between officials of the caretaker government and Iranian officials are underway to find a solution to the migrants' problems in Iran.

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