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IOM says 60% of returnees from Iran deported forcibly
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that 60 percent of returnees have been deported forcibly from Iran, and that 841,521 returnees received assistance from the organization.
In a report released on October 14, the IOM stated an unprecedented rise in the number of Afghan migrants returning to their homeland, both forcibly and voluntarily.
According to the report, 60 percent of Afghan returnees from Iran were forced to return, while 40 percent returned voluntarily.
The IOM added that from January 2023 to July of this year, at least 1.7 million Afghan migrants have returned from Iran.
This organization has called on all countries to immediately stop the forced return of Afghans, both in the short term and in the long term, until the appropriate grounds are provided.
Meanwhile, the general commander of Iran's police force Ahmad Reza Radan said that they will deport two million illegal immigrants, the majority of whom will be Afghans.
"Unauthorized citizens cannot stay in the country under any circumstances,” said Reza Radan.
Acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, Khalil Rahman Haqqani, met Tuesday with Iran's ambassador and special envoy for Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi and asked Iran to deal with Afghan migrants until suitable conditions for their return are provided.
In addition, a delegation from the Ministry of Refugees is sent to Iran to closely examine the problems of immigrants and to discuss with Iranian authorities ways to solve their problems.
The National Procurement Commission on Saturday approved contracts for 27 projects totally worth approximately five billion afghanis.
According to a statement released by the office of Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs who chaired the commission’s meeting, 47 projects were presented for approval.
Out of these, 27 projects were approved, eight projects were modified, four were canceled, and the contracts of eight projects were referred to designated committees for further negotiations with the winning companies.
The approved and modified projects include the reconstruction of Sultan Dam in Ghazni province, the construction of the 2nd Block Complex of Tahia-e-Maskan in Kabul city, the construction of appellate court buildings in Logar and Kandahar provinces, several internal roads in Kabul city, the procurement of necessary electrical equipment in various provinces, and several other projects funded by the Islamic Emirate.
Deputy Minister of Public Works for Railways, Mohammad Ishaq Sahibzadeh, on Saturday headed to Iran for talks.
Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, the spokesman of the Ministry of Public Works, said in a statement that the visit takes place at the invitation of Iran’s railway authority and with the aim of expanding rail cooperation.
According to the statement, the two sides will discuss how to increase transportation through the Khaf-Herat railway and bilateral rail cooperation.
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Qatar, Turkey call for inclusive government in Afghanistan
According to the statement, Qatar and Turkey reiterated their commitment to promote stability in Afghanistan.
The leaders of Qatar and Turkey in a joint statement on Friday stressed the importance of respecting fundamental human rights and establishing an inclusive government in Afghanistan.
The statement was issued on the occasion of the 10th session of the Qatari-Turkish Supreme Strategic Committee, which was held under the co-chairmanship of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday.
According to the statement, Qatar and Turkey reiterated their commitment to promote stability in Afghanistan.
They also highlighted the need for coordinated engagement with Afghanistan, as well as the continuation of humanitarian aid and sustainable development to its people.
This comes as the Islamic Emirate has said that the current government in Afghanistan is inclusive and human rights are ensured in accordance with Sharia law.
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