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3 Afghan civilians killed, 4 wounded in Iranian border guards clash
At least 3 Afghan civilians were killed and 4 others were wounded in indiscriminate firing by the Iranian border guards across the Afghan-Iranian border.

According to the local officials in western Herat province of Afghanistan, the victims were residents of Kohsan district of Herat province.

The officials further added that the incident took place as the Afghan men were trying to cross into the Iranian soil.

Provincial governor’s spokesman, Jilani Farhad, confirmed the incident and said the indiscriminate firing on Afghan civilians attempting to enter into the Iranian soil continues despite several pleas made by the local authorities to the Iranian consulate in Herat.

According to reports, the dead bodies of the victims have been taken to Herat province and will be handed over to their relatives by the local authorities.

Iran is home to millions of Afghan refugees have escaped the country due to civil war and deteriorating security situation of the country.

A large number of Afghan youths are attempting to illegally enter Iran in a bid to find work opportunities who are usually targeted by the Iranian border guards.
Posted by: badanov 2016-04-11
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