Afghan refugees arrive in Italy through the humanitarian corridor
Thousands after Kabul fell to the Taliban afghan evacuated. However, many people were unable to leave the country, fearing the revenge of the Taliban
Three groups of 300 people in total afghan The first group of refugees arrived in Rome. Their visit took place through the humanitarian corridor created by the Italian government, charities and international organizations.
Italy’s Interior Ministry says the humanitarian corridor aims to “give refugees and persecuted Afghans the possibility of a dignified and secure future”.
Last August USAAfter the withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan, the Taliban armed group took power.
More than 1200 afghan the refugee will be taken
On July 25, the first group of 9 people from Tehran arrived in Rome. On July 27 20A larger group of more than 0 Afghans will leave from Pakistan. The third group should leave Tehran on July 28.
In general Iran, more than 1200 Afghan refugees from Pakistan and other neighboring countries are planned to be taken to Italy. The ministry says priority will be given to women and children.
In the arrangement of the corridor UNThe refugee agency of , International Organization for Migration, “Community of Sant’Egidio” and Caritas participated.
After Kabul fell into the hands of the Taliban, thousands of Afghans were evacuated. However, many people were unable to leave the country, fearing the revenge of the Taliban.
An alternative to illegal migration
Italy has been trying to organize humanitarian corridors as an alternative to illegal migration for years. Usually, those fleeing conflicts, persecution, and threatening situations resort to illegal migration.
However, compared to the tens of thousands of people who turn to human smugglers to get to Europe, the number of people who can be saved through such corridors is small.
UNAccording to the refugee agency, the number of Afghan refugees who went to Italy via the dangerous Mediterranean sea route this year alone was close to 3,300. Tens of thousands of people have lost their lives on this road.