For decades, tens of thousands of Afghans who have fled war and poverty and sought a better future have crossed into neighbouring Iran. Tehran has largely been lenient towards the community. But in recent years, Iranians seem to have grown tired of hosting them, and sentiment towards foreign nationals has hardened. The Iranian government has responded by expelling undocumented people in their thousands. Those being forced out have no choice but to return to the country that they escaped from. While the Taliban government is welcoming them, what kind of life awaits those who are returning, and what can the international community do to help them?
