US Asks Afghanistan’s Neighbours To Accept Afghan Refugees
On Thursday, the US State Department urged Afghanistan's neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, to allow Afghan migrants to seek international protection. It urged the countries to deal with the migrants according to international laws.
Pakistan has set a deadline for more than one million Afghan immigrants without legal documentations to leave the country in 10 days. Meanwhile, Iranian Interior Minister has also said that "illegal" Afghan immigrants should leave Iran.
While the Iranian authorities are addressing the challenges posed by Afghan immigrants, there has also been a concerning surge in anti-Afghan sentiments within the country. As per reports, incidents of violence against Afghan immigrants have occurred in Qazvin province.
Mattew Miller, spokesperson for the US State Department, said, “We strongly encourage Afghanistan’s neighbours, including Pakistan, to allow entry for Afghans seeking international protection, and to coordinate with international humanitarian organisations such as UNHCR and IOM to provide humanitarian assistance."
