Iran seeks global financial support for hosting Afghan migrants
Nader Yar Ahmadi, the head of the Center for Foreign Nationals and Immigrants of the Islamic Republic, states that Afghan refugees are not just an issue for Iran.
He urged Jani Raappana, the Finnish Ambassador in Tehran, to encourage countries around the world to fulfill their international responsibilities toward Afghan refugees.
According to Fars News Agency, Nader Yar Ahmadi stated, “The issue of Afghan refugees is not just the problem of of Iran; as the first destination for refugees, we are dealing with a global issue.”
The Iranian official asked the Finnish Ambassador to convey the challenges faced by the “six million refugees” from Afghanistan in Iran to the international community.
He also pointed out the “enormous costs” that Afghan refugees impose on Iran, particularly in terms of fuel subsidies, bread, and energy, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic has already contributed its share in assisting Afghan refugees.
These statements come at a time when Iranian forces are detaining and deporting hundreds of Afghan migrants daily. Iran has announced that it plans to deport two million Afghan migrants by the end of this year.
The international community must come together to share the responsibility of providing humanitarian aid, ensuring the safety and dignity of Afghan refugees, and helping countries to tackle the issues of refugees.
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