The latest news about the Afghan refugees in Iran
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Iran, UN Discuss Issue of Afghan, Syrian Refugees
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi have sat for talks on the issue of refugees in the Middle East.
Iranians Enjoy Tasty Afghan Bolani at Heart of Tehran
Afghanistan is famous for its never-ending wars. Permanent conflicts in the country have associated Afghanistan with death and destruction in the minds of many people in Iran, leading the country’s beauties and lovely characteristics to remain largely unknown, particularly Afghan foods.
Deported by Germany, Afghan Asylum-Seeker Commits Suicide
The German Interior Ministry says one of 69 Afghan refugees it deported last week has committed suicide on the way back home.
Afghan Immigrants Leaving Iran after Devaluation of Iranian Currency
A huge number of Afghan immigrants and refugees have begun to leave Iran due to the recent decline in the value of the Iranian national currency, arguing that it’s no more cost-efficient to work in the country.
Three Afghan Refugees Rank First in Iran’s University Entrance Exam
Three refugees from Afghanistan, including a woman, have attained top ranks in Iran’s highly-competitive nationwide university entrance exam for Master’s degree.
Iran Leader Hails Afghan Forces Killed in Iraq, Syria
The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Afghan troops’ resistance against terrorists in Iraq and Syria.
UNHCR Envoy Praises Iran’s Contributions to Refugees
Sivanka Dhanapala, the outgoing representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran, has lauded the great efforts made by the Islamic Republic to help refugees and immigrants.
IOM Chief Praises Iran’s Hospitality towards Refugees
Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) William Lacy Swing, has commended Iran for its long-term hospitality towards refugees, particularly the Afghan population.
Iran Urges UN to Play Greater Role in Resolving Afghanistan Problems
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and visiting UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Tadamichi Yamamoto, have sat for talks in Tehran on Afghanistan’s latest developments.
Exhibition of Afghan Artworks Underway in Tehran
An exhibition showcasing works by Afghan artists has been underway in Tehran, drawing a considerable number of visitors.