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Why Iran is forcibly deporting Afghans
Tensions between Iran and Israel have fuelled a surge in the deportation of Afghans from Iran, with tens of thousands sent back in recent weeks.
Afghan refugees face accusations of spying, hostility, and diminishing job opportunities, making their return home even more difficult.
The United Nations warns that these mass deportations could further destabilise Afghanistan, which is already grappling with a dire humanitarian crisis and shrinking international aid.
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