14 Afghan migrants found dead in desert
• Vehicle broke down in Nimroz; group pressed on toward Iran on foot • Bodies found buried beneath sand HERAT: The bodies of 14 Afghans attempting to reach Iran were found in a scorching desert in southwestern Afghanistan, officials said on Saturday, weeks after their vehicle broke down and they set off by foot. Authorities have been searching for the group since the driver of the vehicle…
Fourteen Afghan migrants attempting to reach Iran were discovered in a desolate desert in southwestern Afghanistan, according to officials. The group had set off on foot after their vehicle broke down in Nimroz province, leaving them to traverse the harsh terrain in search of assistance. The search began following the driver's arrival in a village, struggling and desperate for aid.
In the scorching heat of Nimroz, temperatures typically reached 45C during this period. Upon finding the 14 bodies buried beneath sand, a source at the Nimroz provincial hospital informed AFP. Nimroz remains one of the most arid and sweltering provinces in Afghanistan. The 14 young men hailed from the village of Qolghi in Badghis province, where they departed 23 days prior, and authorities are now mourning their loss.
Afghan authorities have pledged to persist in their efforts to combat human trafficking, with the Interior Ministry emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding the nation's borders.
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