Immigrants
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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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US Lawmakers Criticize Trump Administration’s Afghan Migrant Policies
DID Press: A group of 61 members of the US Congress has sharply criticized the Trump administration’s policies toward Afghan migrants, warning that recent restrictions amount to “collective punishment” and risk undermining America’s moral credibility. In a joint letter sent…
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Pakistan Deports Over 4,300 Afghans in One Day on World Migrants Day
DID Press: On Wednesday, December 17, Pakistan deported at least 4,318 Afghan migrants, the United Nations reported, placing additional strain on Afghanistan’s already fragile health, housing, and employment systems. The High Commission for Migrants of the Taliban administration confirmed the…
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Afghan Migrant Women and Children: The Silent Suffering on Int’l Migrants Day
DID Press: December 18, International Migrants Day, offers a moment to reflect on the fate of millions of people who have been forced to leave their homes and homelands. Among the world’s many migration crises, the situation of Afghan migrants…
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Afghan Migrant Women in Iran: From Social Exclusion to Grassroots Education Initiatives
DID Press: The 26th session of “Afghan Migrants in Iran: Status Assessment” examined the lived experiences of Afghan migrant women, with a particular focus on the emergence and evolution of self-managed schools as spaces for literacy, identity formation, and social…
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SIV Exemption Revoked; Afghans Included in Trump Travel Ban
DID Press: The advocacy group AfghanEvac announced that the administration of US President Donald Trump has revoked the exemption that previously allowed Afghan holders of Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) to enter the United States, effectively placing them under the scope…
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Iran Extends Afghan Family Passports Until June 2026
DID Press: Iran’s Head of the Center for Foreign Nationals and Migrants Affairs, Nader Yarahmadi, announced the extension of Afghan family passports’ validity until June 2026. Holders are required to apply for separate passports for each family member. Yarahmadi noted…
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