Exchange of fire between Afghan and Iranian border guards
NIMROZ (SW) – The border guards of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and Iran have once again exchanged fire at the border between the two countries.
Category: Iran
The “Silk Bridge” border crossing with Iran temporarily opened
NIMROZ (SW) – The “Silk Bridge” border crossing with Iran has been temporarily opened, confirmed an official statement.
Border tensions with Iran leaves traders and transporters in Nimroz concerned
NIMROZ (SW) – Tension at the border between Afghanistan and Iran has left traders and transporters in Nimroz concerned.
Iran begins arresting refugees on charges of illegal entry
MONITORING (SW) – Iran has ordered arrest of refugees in the country charged with illegally entering Iran, confirmed an official. Iranian officials have said they
Iranian media reports killing of a border guard
NIMROZ (SW) – An Iranian border guard reportedly got killed in a skirmish with the Islamic Emirate forces on Afghanistan border, reported Iranian media.
Iran and Pakistan urged to open their borders to Afghan refugees
KABUL (SW) – Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, deputy minister for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate, has called on neighboring countries, especially Iran and Pakistan, to open their borders to Afghan refugees.
India hosts SCO-RATS meet; focus on the situation in Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – Counter-terrorism experts from India, Pakistan and other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Monday deliberated on boosting cooperation in combating various regional security challenges at a meeting hosted by New Delhi.
Muttaqi holds telephonic conversation with Iranian counterpart
KABUL (SW) – Amir Khan Muttaqi, foreign minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hussein Amir Abdullahian.
Quadripartite meeting on cards to address Afghan refugees issues
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations of the Islamic Emirate has announced that it will hold a quadripartite meeting to address the situation and problems of Afghan refugees in neighboring countries.
Protesters denounce persecution of Afghan refugees in Iran
KABUL (SW) – A number of Kabul residents took to the street to protest in response to the persecution of Afghan refugees in Iran.
Iranian embassy reacts to viral videos of Afghan refugees abuse
KABUL (SW) – The Iranian embassy in Kabul issued a statement on its Twitter account on Sunday saying that “a conspiracy” was underway to spoil its relations with Afghanistan.
Harrasment, persecution of Afghan refugees in Iran sparks outrage
KABUL (SW) – Viral videos of harassment and persecution of Afghan refugees in Iran has sparked outrage and anger.
