Yar Mohammad Haqyar, a member of the Taliban’s foreign affairs department in Nimroz, shared that 52 Afghan citizens were released from Zahedan prison. He credited the coordinated efforts of officials from the Taliban embassy in Tehran and the consulate in Zahedan for this positive development.
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Phased Releases and Handovers to Taliban Authorities: A Recap of Recent Developments
Last week, in the tenth round of releases, a total of 200 prisoners were set free from Iranian prisons, as revealed by the head of the foreign ministry representation office in Nimroz. This release marks the end of a phased process that saw 680 prisoners released in recent months, all handed over to Taliban authorities in Nimroz.
The apprehension and deportation of undocumented Afghan migrants have been increasing in both Iran and Pakistan lately. Simultaneously, the Taliban-run Ministry of Refugees reported the release of 15 Afghan citizens from prisons in Pakistan.
The complex situation unfolds against the backdrop of a broader trend, with over 1,600 Afghan migrants returning to their home country from Iran on December 25. The mass return and deportation of migrants from Iran to Afghanistan continue.
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Diplomatic Breakthrough: Afghan Prisoner Release in Zahedan and the Role of Taliban Officials in Iran
In this evolving scenario, the release of Afghan citizens from Zahedan prison is a noteworthy development attributed to diplomatic efforts. The collaborative actions between Taliban officials in Iran played a pivotal role in this process.
As the phased releases progress, there is an ongoing dynamic involving the return and deportation of Afghan migrants, reflecting the challenges and complexities in the region.