Afghan migrant dies in Iranian detention camp from heat and abuse
Jul 1, 2025 · Zabol, Iran, Afghanistan

A 60-year-old Afghan migrant, Baqir Rezaei, died in an Iranian detention camp in Zabol after being intercepted despite holding an official exit permit. He was held without food or water and forced to work under extreme heat conditions. According to his family, at least eight migrants died in the camp out of 35 who lost consciousness from heat and thirst.
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