Haalvsh Report: 17 Afghan Migrants Die of Thirst at Iran Border

The human rights organization Haalvsh has reported that at least 17 Afghan migrants—including men, women, and children—have died from severe thirst in the Mak-Sukhteh area, located within the Rutak border zone of Saravan County, Iran.

According to Haalvsh, the incident occurred on Thursday, September 10 (19 Sanbola). The report states that the bodies of the deceased were transported from the site to the morgue in Khash.

Haalvsh also released videos showing individuals digging several graves at an undisclosed location. The organization noted that five of the deceased belonged to a single family from Baghlan province.

Witnesses and relatives of the victims stated that the migrants faced a critical water shortage during their journey and perished from thirst. They reported that some of the victims died in close proximity to one another.

This report has not yet been independently verified, and precise details regarding the number of casualties and the cause of death require confirmation from independent sources.