Immigrants
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Jewish Immigrants’ Pivotal Role in Shaping Early NBA
DID Press: A lesser-known chapter in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA) highlights the decisive role of Jewish immigrant communities in turning basketball into an “urban game” and a pathway into mainstream American society. From the 1920s through…
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KAbul: 2.8M Migrants Returned, Social Support Programs Expanded
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of Taliban authorities, says more than 2.8 million Afghanistan citizens and migrants returned to the country over the past year from various states. The returns were “managed” in a way that allowed most families to…
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Afghan Refugees Summoned During Christmas as US Tightens Immigration Controls
DID Press: US Immigration authorities have summoned a number of Afghan refugees for documentation and administrative hearings during the Christmas and New Year holidays, limiting their access to legal representation. Reports indicate that the summonses, aimed at reviewing immigration cases,…
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Turkey Detains Over 152,000 Undocumented Migrants, Afghans Most Affected
DID Press: More than 152,000 undocumented migrants have been detained across Turkey over the past year, according to figures released by the country’s Directorate of Migration. Afghan migrants, with more than 42,000 detentions, constitute the largest group among those arrested.…
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Taliban Ambassador Meets Polish Representative in Doha
DID Press: Taliban ambassador in Doha met with Poland’s Special Representative for Afghanistan to discuss bilateral relations and humanitarian assistance. Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, Taliban-appointed ambassador in Doha, held talks with Witold Sobko, Poland’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, focusing on bilateral…
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Data Shows Media Largely Misrepresented Arrest of Afghan Migrant in US
DID Press: The arrest of several Afghan migrants in the United States—particularly following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C.—has recently received widespread media attention, raising security concerns. Many reports portrayed these arrests as evidence of “terrorist infiltration,” creating a threatening…
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Iran to Ease Visa Issuance for Afghan Nationals
DID Press: Iran’s deputy head of mission in Kabul announced plans to simplify and facilitate the issuance of Iranian visas for Afghan citizens, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. According to a statement released…
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Survey: Afghan Migrants in Iran Support Resistance Axis, Criticize Tehran’s Taliban Policy
DID Press: A recent scientific survey indicates that, contrary to common media narratives, a substantial portion of Afghan migrants residing in Iran express support for Iran’s regional policies, particularly its backing of the resistance axis, while showing a markedly more…
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Taliban: Over 3M Afghan Migrants Returned in 2025
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that more than three million Afghan migrants returned from neighboring countries, primarily Iran and Pakistan, in 2025. Spokesperson Abdulmutalib Haqqani highlighted that returns are ongoing from Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. UNHCR…
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Iran Pursues Cautious Diplomacy and Border Economic in Its Afghanistan Policy
DID Press: Iran’s policy toward Afghanistan reflects a pragmatic and cautious approach that seeks to balance political restraint with practical economic engagement, particularly along shared border regions. This strategy prioritizes border security, trade flows, and communication channels with Kabul, while…
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