Afghanistan, Dec. 20 -- Several Afghanistan citizens have died from cold exposure while attempting to cross the Iran border illegally, as freezing winter weather grips western Afghanistan provinces.
Several Afghan migrants have died while attempting to cross into Iran through unofficial border routes in western Afghanistan, amid freezing winter conditions, local Taliban officials said on Friday.
The Taliban governor's spokesperson in Herat confirmed on Friday, December 19 that three Afghan citizens died near the Kahsan border area while trying to enter Iran illegally. He said investigations are ongoing and local authorities, along with rescue teams, have been mobilized to assist affected families.
Local residents and community sources re...