Jan Egeland, the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, has recently stated that over four million Afghan migrants are overlooked and forgotten victims of the war between the United States and Israel against Iran.
Mr. Egeland wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that as the attacks by the U.S. and Israel began in Iran, many Afghan migrants lost their jobs in construction and other informal sectors.
He emphasized that currently, with rising inflation and falling incomes, Afghan migrants can no longer afford food or pay their rent.
The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council further stated: “The cost of food has nearly doubled compared to last year. People are forced to skip meals, postpone medical treatments, and go into debt, all while enduring the horrors of war and displacement.”
He highlighted that the Norwegian Refugee Council in Tehran has provided emergency cash assistance to thousands of migrant families in Iran so they can meet their basic needs and purchase food.
The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council mentioned that as the crisis deepens, needs have increased significantly, and this organization only has funding to assist an additional thousand families.
Jan Egeland added that if more funding is not secured, the emergency aid from this organization will face a complete financial shortfall within a month, leaving many needy individuals without assistance.
It is worth noting that the war between the U.S. and Israel has claimed several victims among Afghan migrants.
According to reports from Iranian media, over ten Afghan citizens, including members of one family, have been killed in the attacks by the U.S. and Israel in Iran.
