"VAN" (International Desk - 20.10.2024) :: A group of Afghan citizens protested in front of the Iranian Embassy in London on Saturday, October 19, condemning the killing of Afghan migrants by Iranian border forces.
The protesters demanded that the Iranian government be held accountable for the deaths of Afghan migrants and called on international organizations to investigate the matter.
They also strongly criticized the Iranian government’s mistreatment of Afghan migrants and urged immediate intervention by international bodies to address the issue.
The protesters demanded a thorough investigation into the shooting of 300 Afghans at the Iranian border, expressing frustration that several days had passed without any details being released. They also criticized the Taliban for failing to conduct a proper investigation, accusing them of withholding the truth due to their close ties with Iran.
Last week, Halvash, the Iranian human rights organization, reported the killing of dozens of Afghan migrants by Iranian border forces in the Kalgan area of Saravan County, located in Sistan and Baluchistan.
Iranian officials denied the shooting of the migrants, but the Taliban has appointed a committee to investigate the incident.
The news of the shooting has sparked widespread reactions from human rights organizations and Afghan citizens, who have condemned the alleged actions.
This protest follows ongoing reports of mistreatment of Afghan refugees by the Iranian government, including harassment, torture, human rights violations, and the failure to protect refugees. Protesters also highlighted the lack of mechanisms to hold authorities accountable for these abuses.
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