Afghan UN envoy raises concerns over refugees’ conditions in Iran, Pakistan

The Acting Head of Afghanistan’s Mission to the United Nations has described the situation for Afghan refugees in Iran and Pakistan as “severe.”

Naseer Ahmad Faiq highlighted that many Afghan children in neighboring countries are deprived of education and healthcare services, adding that Iran is even expelling Afghan refugees who hold legal documentation.

In a session at the UN General Assembly, Faiq expressed concern about the growing number of Afghan refugees, with more...