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Afghan Evacuees and Iran

Kabul NEO > Countries > Iran

Some Afghans at-risk seek to leave Afghanistan for neighoring countries. Iran and Afghanistan share a border and have several official border crossing points. Depending on the status and documents available some Afghans can cross into Iran; however, most are denied entry. If they do enter Iran then Afghan evacuees will likely need assistance. Below are some references and resources about Iran that could be helpful to Afghans seeking safety in Iran and to those who are assisting them.

Border Crossings. There are about three legal border crossings between Afghanistan and Iran. There are also several 'unofficial' crossings used by smugglers.


References

"Afghanistan Situation: Emergency preparedness and response in Iran", UNHCR, October 19, 2021. PDF, 4 pages.

Amnesty International Report of Afghan Evacuee Destinations
"Like An Obstacle Course", Amnesty International, October 2021. There are few routes to safety for Afghans trying to flee their country. A detailed look at the various countries where Afghans are seeking refuge.
https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/2062588/ASA1148322021ENGLISH.pdf


News Articles about Afghans and Iran

November 14, 2023, "An Iranian Reversal on Afghan Refugees", by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza, The Diplomat. Iran is getting stricter and has increased the deportation of Afghans without valid papers.

January 3, 2023, "Iran provides residency permits to one million Afghan refugees", ATN News. Over three million Afghans are in Iran.

 

 

 

 

 


Books about the Kabul non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) of August 2021,
evacuation of AMCITs, LPRs, SIVs, and others, and the Afghan Evac community and effort.

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