Part 1: Birth in Iran and Migration to Afghanistan
I was born in Iran and lived there for over 30 years. I studied, got married, and started a family. With the implementation of the Voluntary Repatriation Program by the Iranian government and the UNHCR, I returned to Afghanistan after submitting my residency documents.
Career Growth and Filmmaking
In Afghanistan, I started working in filmmaking and humanitarian projects. I was involved in photography, editing, documentary production, and collaborated with local and international organizations.
Security Threats and Forced Displacement
My work in documentary filmmaking and humanitarian efforts, especially in counter-narcotics programs and supporting women and children, put me under surveillance by extremist groups and dangerous entities. Security threats escalated, and the risk of prosecution, imprisonment, or worse became imminent. Staying in Afghanistan was no longer an option, and I was forced to flee with my family.
Four Years of Hardship in Iran
After escaping Afghanistan, we arrived in Iran, facing severe restrictions. My children struggled to continue their education. Economic hardships intensified as I was not allowed to work legally.
I repeatedly approached the UNHCR office in Tehran, but received no support. Despite the risks and persecution we faced, our asylum application was ignored. Iran has only been a temporary stop, leaving us in legal limbo, with no clear path to safety and stability.
My Message to the International Community and Human Rights Organizations
my background includes professional contributions to renowned organizations such as UNODC in Herat. However, I now face significant challenges in my life and the lives of my family. The fall of Herat, security threats from the Taliban, my detention and trial, and forced migration are just part of the difficulties I have endured. These experiences, though difficult, reflect the harsh realities that many in our region face.
Today, my family and I live under the uncertainty of temporary green residency permits, with an unclear future ahead. The looming threat of being forced to return to Afghanistan—a country that is neither safe nor offers any security for our lives—constantly weighs on our hearts and minds. I am striving to secure safety, stability, and a brighter future for my wife and daughters—a future where we can live in peace and make a positive contribution to the global community.
I appeal to the international community and human rights organizations to view my case and that of my family as a genuine and human one. We are in need of support and solidarity to rebuild our lives and achieve a secure future. I hope our voice will be heard, and that this effort will lead to a positive outcome
Risk of deportation from Iran
All the green papers of temporary residence of Afghan nationals in Iran have been revoked, and according to the instructions of the Iranian immigration authorities, this group must return to Afghanistan.
My family and I are at risk of forced deportation
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13Apr2025