INTERNATIONAL — June 16, 2026
167 Afghan Prisoners Transferred from Iran to Afghanistan
The prisoners were handed over to Taliban officials at the Milak border crossing in Helmand province to continue serving their sentences under bilateral agreements between the two countries.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — 2 min read
Iran transferred 167 Afghan prisoners to Afghanistan on Tuesday. The prisoners crossed the border at Milak in Helmand province. They will continue serving their sentences in Afghanistan following the handover.
The transfer took place under bilateral agreements between Iran and Afghanistan. It involved coordination between relevant institutions in both countries and the Iranian Ministry of Justice.
Alireza Shahraki, the Helmand district governor, confirmed the details. He said the process was carried out in line with the law. Representatives from both sides took part in the handover.
The prisoners were handed over to Taliban officials at the border.
This marks another stage in a multi-stage process. More than 1,000 Afghan prisoners have been returned to Afghanistan via the Milak border in previous stages.
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