Iranian forces allegedly killed at least 260 Afghan migrants by opening fire near the Kalgan border crossing, as reported by Iranian-based human rights group, Haalvsh.
Survivors shared horrifying accounts, stating that the migrants were attacked by Iranian military forces.
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According to Haalvsh, two survivors claimed around 300 migrants were attempting to cross the border when they were fired upon and targeted with RPGs, leaving dozens wounded.
In a statement, Haalvsh reported that Afghan migrants were ambushed by Iran’s military near the Kalgan-Saravan border on Sunday evening, with many killed and others injured.
Images from survivors showed multiple gunshot wounds on victims. Iranian officials have yet to respond to the incident.
