After a video surfaced showing the beating of several Afghans by a 'police soldier', the police announced that this incident did not occur at any of their facilities and that those responsible for releasing the video are being pursued. The video, which lacks a specified date and location, shows an individual in police uniform slapping several Afghan nationals and questioning them about why they have come to 'this place (presumably Iran)'. However, according to ISNA news agency, the police information center announced on Tuesday, December 27, that 'investigations have shown that such an incident did not occur at any of the police facilities, and therefore, those who made this video are being pursued by the police.' The police emphasized the arrest of individuals who 'aim to undermine the psychological security of society' and added, 'Those who seek to damage the police and question its authority will face consequences.' Previously, numerous images and videos have been published showing humiliating encounters between police officers and Afghan nationals in various provinces of Iran. Meanwhile, the expulsion of illegal Afghan nationals, restrictions on their presence in certain provinces of Iran, and other limitations have sparked protests in both Afghanistan and Iran. Illegal Afghan nationals are also not allowed to work in Iran. Additionally, Ramadan Amini, head of the Tehran Municipality Inspection Organization, stated on Tuesday that more than 1,300 Iranian workers have been replaced by Afghan nationals, and this number should increase to 10,000. He announced the replacement of Iranian labor with Afghan nationals as one of the inspection actions of the Tehran Municipality. According to some unofficial statistics published in Iranian media, 'over 80% of garbage collection and urban maintenance workers in Tehran are Afghan workers,' some of whom are reluctant to continue working following the drop in currency value. The International Organization for Migration has reported that over 700,000 Afghan migrants have returned to their country this year due to worsening economic conditions in Iran. This organization cited the severe decline in the value of the rial as a major reason for the reverse migration of Afghan migrants. The demand for Afghan labor in Iran has also significantly decreased.
Video Released of Afghan Beatings by a 'Police Soldier'
A video showing the beating of Afghan nationals by a police soldier has sparked controversy, with Iranian police denying the incident occurred at their facilities and pursuing those who released the video. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and discrimination against Afghan migrants in Iran, amidst broader issues of economic hardship and labor displacement.
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📰 What Happened
A video showing a police soldier beating Afghan nationals surfaced, leading to police denial of the incident occurring at their facilities and pursuit of those who released the video. This incident has highlighted ongoing tensions and discrimination against Afghan migrants in Iran.
- The video shows an individual in police uniform slapping Afghan nationals.
- The police deny the incident occurred at their facilities and are pursuing those responsible for the video's release.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran hosts a significant number of Afghan migrants, many of whom face economic hardship and discrimination. Tensions have been exacerbated by Iran's economic struggles and restrictive policies towards migrants.
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