Jan Egeland, the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, warned that recent bombings in Iran have caused serious psychological harm to Afghan and Iranian children.
In a message posted on his X account, Egeland stated that many Afghan migrant families have lost their limited sources of income due to the economic crisis resulting from the war.
He mentioned that in the social centers operated by the Norwegian Refugee Council in collaboration with its partners for Afghan migrants, children receive not only basic education but also psychological support services and trauma-related care.
He further emphasized that over four million Afghan migrants in Iran need immediate humanitarian assistance and support.
Egeland also warned that the situation for these migrants has worsened due to the war and economic crisis, requiring serious attention from the international community.
Additionally, the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council previously stated that Afghan migrants in Iran are forgotten victims of the U.S. and Israeli war against the Islamic Republic.
He noted that with decreasing incomes and rising prices, Afghan families in Iran are facing difficulties in meeting their needs.
He mentioned that since the onset of the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran, a large number of Afghan citizens have lost their jobs, and the cost of food items in Iran has doubled compared to a year ago.
