Afghans flee to Iran to escape Taliban and starvation
By DW
18 December 2021 |
10:43 am
Around 5,000 people every day are crossing the border from Afghanistan into Iran. While Tehran is deporting thousands every week, many are still setting out on the perilous journey that often begins in the city of Herat.
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