Herat, Afghanistan, Aug 1, 2026 (AFP) - Fourteen Afghan migrants found dead in desert

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2026-08-01

The bodies of 14 Afghans attempting to reach Iran were found in a scorching desert in southwestern Afghanistan, officials said on Saturday, weeks after their vehicle broke down and they set off by foot. Authorities have been searching for the group since the driver of the vehicle staggered into a village in Nimroz province, parched and exhausted, seeking help. Five bodies were found soon after, but authorities launched a hunt for 14 others who ha......

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