Human Smuggling
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Afghanistan
Taliban: 110 Passengers Stopped in Nimroz Human-Smuggling Operation
DID Press: Taliban security officials in Afghanistan’s Nimroz province said they have discovered three hideouts allegedly used by human smugglers in Zaranj and prevented 110 passengers from being illegally transported to neighboring countries. Mawlawi Gul Mohammad Qudrat, spokesperson for the…
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Afghanistan
At Least 17 Afghan Migrants Die of Thirst Along Iran Border
DID Press: At least 17 Afghan migrants, including women, men and children, have died from severe dehydration while attempting to cross a remote border area between Afghanistan and Iran, according to reports. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, Sept. 10…
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Afghanistan
Turkey Detains 12 Afghan Migrants Over Illegal Entry
DID Press: Turkish authorities have detained 12 Afghan nationals in southeastern Şırnak Province on charges of illegal entry, while two Turkish citizens were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a migrant-smuggling network. According to Turkish officials, the operation was carried…
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Afghanistan
5 Afghan Migrants Found Dead, 14 Still Missing in Nimroz Desert
DID Press: The bodies of five Afghan migrants who disappeared while attempting to reach Iran through an irregular border route have been found in the deserts of Afghanistan’s western Nimroz province, while 14 others remain missing as search operations continue.…
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