Hundreds of Afghan civilians were allegedly killed by Iranian border forces last week as they tried entering the Shi’ite nation from Pakistan illegally, according to media reports. Taliban authorities are now looking into these claims.

Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy Taliban spokesperson in Kabul, said Wednesday (Oct 16) that "various governmental bodies" and Afghan diplomatic missions have initiated "comprehensive investigations" to verify the reports.

It was not immediately clear how many people died in the shooting but some media reports estimated the toll to be above 250. The Iran Human Rights Organization (Halvash) reported, citing two Afghan witnesses, that the incident happened on Saturday night (Oct 12) in the border region of Kalgan Saravan.

The Afghan group comprised about 300 people, out of which only 60 survived, according to the group.

But Taliban have warned the information is yet to be verified.

“As the incident is reported to have occurred beyond Afghanistan’s borders, the available information remains unverified,” Fitrat noted in his English-language statement posted on social media platform X. He added that a “conclusive decision” would be made after a “thorough clarification of the facts.”

On the other hand, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s special presidential envoy for and ambassador to Kabul, has vehemently rejected these reports.

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“As of now, reliable sources confirm that the news about the deaths of dozens of illegal citizens at the Saravan border is not true," he said.

However, he added that Iranian border forces were obliged to thwart attempts of entry by illegal nationals.

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Responding “legally” to the “illegal entry of unauthorized nationals” was “the legitimate right of countries, and the border guards of any country are obliged to prevent the entry of illegal nationals,” he stressed.

Both Iran and Pakistan host millions of undocumented Afghan refugees. Both of them deported thousands of Afghans back to their homelands after the Taliban seized power in Kabul three years back.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hundreds of Afghan civilians were allegedly killed by Iranian border forces last week as they tried entering the Shi’ite nation from Pakistan illegally, according to media reports.

Hundreds of Afghan civilians were allegedly killed by Iranian border forces last week as they tried entering the Shi’ite nation from Pakistan illegally, according to media reports. Taliban authorities are now looking into these claims. Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy Taliban spokesperson in Kabul, said Wednesday (Oct 16) that "various governmental bodies" and Afghan diplomatic missions have initiated "comprehensive investigations" to verify the reports. It was not immediately clear how many people died in the shooting but some media reports estimated the toll to be above 250. The Iran Human Rights Organization (Halvash) reported, citing two Afghan witnesses, that the incident happened on Saturday night (Oct 12) in the border region of Kalgan Saravan. The Afghan group comprised about 300 people, out of which only 60 survived, according to the group. But Taliban have warned the information is yet to be verified. “As the incident is reported to have occurred beyond Afghanistan’s borders, the available information remains unverified,” Fitrat noted in his English-language statement posted on social media platform X. He added that a “conclusive decision” would be made after a “thorough clarification of the facts.” On the other hand, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran’s special presidential envoy for and ambassador to Kabul, has vehemently rejected these reports. Also read: Israeli arrested for plotting assassination of local scientist on Iranian man's orders “As of now, reliable sources confirm that the news about the deaths of dozens of illegal citizens at the Saravan border is not true," he said. However, he added that Iranian border forces were obliged to thwart attempts of entry by illegal nationals. Also read: Iran slams new US oil sanctions, calls them ‘illegal and unjustified’ Responding “legally” to the “illegal entry of unauthorized nationals” was “the legitimate right of countries, and the border guards of any country are obliged to prevent the entry of illegal nationals,” he stressed. Both Iran and Pakistan host millions of undocumented Afghan refugees. Both of them deported thousands of Afghans back to their homelands after the Taliban seized power in Kabul three years back. (With inputs from agencies)

More than 250 Afghan migrants massacred by Iranian forces? Taliban open probe

A group of 38 Afghans arrived in Kabul from Germany on Thursday, the first to be deported under an agreement reached between the two countries this year, following the rejection of their applications for asylum.

Thousands of Afghans joined asylum-seekers from the Middle East and elsewhere entering Europe from 2015, and became the second biggest group of asylum seekers in Germany in 2016 after Syrians, according to German data.

A charter plane carrying the Afghans, all men, arrived in the Afghan capital from Frankfurt, a Reuters journalist at Kabul&#39;s airport said.

&quot;It was early morning and I was sleeping when four policemen came to my home and arrested me,&quot; said Ali Madad Nasiri, who said he had been living in Germany for three years.

&quot;I didn&#39;t have a chance to take my clothes, cellphone and laptop - all left behind,&quot; he told Reuters while carrying a small bag containing a few belongings.

The deportations are taking place under an agreement reached with Afghanistan in October, a spokeswoman for Germany&#39;s Interior Ministry said earlier.

But the deal has sparked protests in Germany in recent weeks with critics saying much of Afghanistan was not safe and the returnees might face reprisals.

The Afghan Ministry of Refugees will help returnees get back to their homes, a ministry spokesman said, adding that about 10,000 Afghans had returned from Europe this year.

The next plane sending Afghans home had been chartered for early January, according to German media.

More than a million migrants from the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere have arrived in Germany since the beginning of 2015, prompting concerns about security and integration.

The influx has boosted support for anti-immigrant groups such as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

Last week, Chancellor Angela Merkel&#39;s Christian Democrats toughened their tone on migrants and Deputy Finance Minister Jens Spahn said the legal barriers to deportation must be lowered. [nL5N1E242L]

Afghanistan&#39;s Western-backed government is battling militants who have stepped up attacks since the withdrawal of most foreign troops in 2014.

Western military officials estimate the Taliban control or contest nearly a third of the country. Civilian casualties are near record high levels, with thousands killed and wounded every year.

The government is also struggling to develop the economy.

&quot;Everyone loves his country. I also love my country but what should I do here?,&quot; said Mati Ullah, 22, who said he had no job prospects in Afghanistan.

&quot;Do I have to go and join the Taliban or Daesh?&quot; he asked, referring to Islamic State militants.

(Reuters)

The group of 38 was first to be deported under an agreement reached between the two countries this year

A group of 38 Afghans arrived in Kabul from Germany on Thursday, the first to be deported under an agreement reached between the two countries this year, following the rejection of their applications for asylum. Thousands of Afghans joined asylum-seekers from the Middle East and elsewhere entering Europe from 2015, and became the second biggest group of asylum seekers in Germany in 2016 after Syrians, according to German data. A charter plane carrying the Afghans, all men, arrived in the Afghan capital from Frankfurt, a Reuters journalist at Kabul's airport said. "It was early morning and I was sleeping when four policemen came to my home and arrested me," said Ali Madad Nasiri, who said he had been living in Germany for three years. "I didn't have a chance to take my clothes, cellphone and laptop - all left behind," he told Reuters while carrying a small bag containing a few belongings. The deportations are taking place under an agreement reached with Afghanistan in October, a spokeswoman for Germany's Interior Ministry said earlier. But the deal has sparked protests in Germany in recent weeks with critics saying much of Afghanistan was not safe and the returnees might face reprisals. The Afghan Ministry of Refugees will help returnees get back to their homes, a ministry spokesman said, adding that about 10,000 Afghans had returned from Europe this year. The next plane sending Afghans home had been chartered for early January, according to German media. More than a million migrants from the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere have arrived in Germany since the beginning of 2015, prompting concerns about security and integration. The influx has boosted support for anti-immigrant groups such as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Last week, Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats toughened their tone on migrants and Deputy Finance Minister Jens Spahn said the legal barriers to deportation must be lowered. [nL5N1E242L] Afghanistan's Western-backed government is battling militants who have stepped up attacks since the withdrawal of most foreign troops in 2014. Western military officials estimate the Taliban control or contest nearly a third of the country. Civilian casualties are near record high levels, with thousands killed and wounded every year. The government is also struggling to develop the economy. "Everyone loves his country. I also love my country but what should I do here?," said Mati Ullah, 22, who said he had no job prospects in Afghanistan. "Do I have to go and join the Taliban or Daesh?" he asked, referring to Islamic State militants. (Reuters)

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