Afghanis protest execution of compatriots in Iran

Reuters

A group of Afghanis protested in Kabul against the “mistreatment” of Afghan nationals living in Iran, by the Islamic Republic.

Following reports that a group of Afghanis charged with drug smuggling were executed in Iran, today, a group of some two hundred protesters gathered in front of the Iranian embassy in Kabul.

Some Afghan MPs claim tens of Afghanis have been executed in Iran which does not match the announcements by Afghanistan Foreign Ministry and the Islamic Republic which confirm the execution of six Afghanis.

Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims Iran and Afghanistan have agreed to inform each other regarding any judicial sentences against their respective citizens. But Afghanistan maintains that Iran failed to inform them about the execution of these six Afghanis.

Protesters condemn the executions and call on their government to confront Iranian authorities on the matter.

Protesters demand an investigation of Iran’s treatment of Afghani refugees. At least two million Afghanis currently reside in Iran.