Taliban FM Urges Iran To Halt Mass Deportations Of Afghan Migrants
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has expressed concern over the mass deportation of Afghan migrants from Iran, calling for a gradual process that respects their dignity.
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has expressed concern over the mass deportation of Afghan migrants from Iran, calling for a gradual process that respects their dignity.
The comments were made during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to a statement from the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued Sunday.
Muttaqi urged Iranian authorities to carry out deportations in a phased manner while ensuring humane treatment. In response, Araghchi reportedly assured that future deportations would be conducted gradually and with respect for human dignity.
Iranian officials recently announced that nearly 800,000 Afghan nationals have been expelled from the country in recent months. The pace of deportations has escalated significantly, raising concerns among Afghan and international observers.
In addition to the migrant issue, the two sides also discussed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Muttaqi described the situation in Gaza as dire and called on Islamic countries to fulfil their responsibilities by helping end what he characterised as collective suffering caused by famine and genocide by Israel. He stressed the need for urgent humanitarian intervention.
Araghchi, in turn, called for a meeting of foreign ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss possible solutions to the Gaza crisis.
Since the start of the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, approximately 60,000 people have been killed and over 144,000 injured, according to local sources. The conflict has caused extensive destruction and displaced millions.
International humanitarian agencies have warned of widespread famine and indiscriminate civilian casualties. Gaza’s Health Ministry recently reported that more than 125 people, including 85 children, have died as a result of malnutrition.
