Every day, hundreds of Afghan citizens cross the border from Nimroz province into Iran illegally.

These individuals, mostly compelled by economic hardships and a lack of job opportunities in the country, urge the interim government to create employment opportunities within Afghanistan.

Mohammad, a 16-year-old from Badghis province, is one of these migrants. Due to livelihood challenges and unemployment, he has decided to take the risks and travel to Iran illegally.

"Providing for my family's living expenses in the country has forced me to embark on this dangerous and difficult illegal journey,” said Mohammad.

Faheem, a resident of Kabul. He said that if there were jobs in his country, he would never leave Afghanistan.

 "If I am given the opportunity to work and earn enough to support my household, I am willing to work in my own country. I call on the government to create jobs for us, the youth,” said Faheem.

"We are forced to take these dangerous paths because there are no jobs for young people in the country. If jobs are provided, we will never leave for another country,” said Khan Agha, a resident of Farah province.

In response, local officials in Nimroz urge citizens to avoid illegal travel and human smuggling.

"I call on the citizens of the country to obtain passports and travel legally, avoiding illegal travel. The local government of Nimroz has made extensive efforts to prevent human smuggling in this province. Many families have asked us to stop their family members from illegally traveling to Iran," said Sayed Sulaiman Agha Baheer, the deputy governor of Nimroz.

Local officials in Nimroz confirm that hundreds of citizens cross the province's border into Iran illegally every day.
In an incident this past year, Afghan citizens attempting to cross into Iran through this route were shot at by Iranian border guards, resulting in several casualties and injuries.