Iranian Supreme Leader’s Representative Emphasizes Preserving the Dignity of Afghan Migrants in Iran

Ayatollah Dujakam, in a meeting with Nader Yarahmadi, head of the Center for Foreign Nationals and Migrants Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Interior, referred to the presence of millions of migrants in Iran and stressed the need for smart and careful management of the issue. He described Afghan mourning ceremonies for the martyred commander at the holy Shah Cheragh Shrine as exceptional, unprecedented, and astonishing.

The representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in Fars Province referred to the prominent presence of Afghan fighters in the Resistance Front and said that the members of Fatemiyoun are their colleagues and comrades-in-arms, adding that their efforts should receive special attention.

Emphasizing the need to support the rights of Afghan Shias and Fatemiyoun fighters, he said that this group faces violations of its rights both in Afghanistan and in Iran. He therefore called on officials to use legal mechanisms and available avenues to protect their rights and facilitate their affairs.

At the end of the meeting, the Friday prayer leader of Shiraz referred to the daily concerns of Afghan migrants, including children’s access to education, and stressed the importance of preserving their human dignity and treating them respectfully. He called for support for foreign nationals to be provided in a calculated and intelligent manner, so that their problems can be addressed while the country’s demographic and religious composition is managed carefully and prudently.