Afghan migrants report ongoing detention and abuse by Iranian police despite valid visas

Afghan refugees in Iran report continued detention, abuse, and deportation, even for those with valid visas.

One migrant reported being beaten by Iranian police despite having a valid passport and visa.

In recent months, Iran has resumed widespread detentions and deportations of Afghan migrants, banning their presence in several provinces.

Mehdi Bab al-Hawaij, Tehran’s deputy governor, likened the treatment of unauthorized migrants to wartime measures.

A...