As a result of heightened deportations by Iran aimed at undocumented Afghan migrants, many fleeing conflict are being forced back to a struggling Afghanistan. The bus, traveling from Islam Qala towards Kabul, met with disaster on Tuesday night, with all passengers perishing, a stark reminder of the unsafe conditions Afghan migrants face. Factors such as excessive speed and negligence have been attributed to the accident, raising concerns over poor road safety and enforcement in Afghanistan.
In recent months, Iran has intensified its deportation of Afghans, resulting in over 1.5 million estimated returns this year alone. Despite the many Afghans who have lived in Iran for generations, the current political climate has bred rising anti-Afghan sentiments. UN experts warn that the continuous influx of returnees puts a strain on Afghanistan's already overburdened resources, compounding the humanitarian crisis amid aid cuts. Organizations like Save the Children are calling attention to the challenges these returnees face as Afghanistan grapples with its ongoing struggles under Taliban rule.
The recent tragedy underscores the urgent need for a better management strategy for the influx of returning migrants and heightened awareness of the dire circumstances many face in both Iran and Afghanistan.
In recent months, Iran has intensified its deportation of Afghans, resulting in over 1.5 million estimated returns this year alone. Despite the many Afghans who have lived in Iran for generations, the current political climate has bred rising anti-Afghan sentiments. UN experts warn that the continuous influx of returnees puts a strain on Afghanistan's already overburdened resources, compounding the humanitarian crisis amid aid cuts. Organizations like Save the Children are calling attention to the challenges these returnees face as Afghanistan grapples with its ongoing struggles under Taliban rule.
The recent tragedy underscores the urgent need for a better management strategy for the influx of returning migrants and heightened awareness of the dire circumstances many face in both Iran and Afghanistan.
