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The tragic accident in Herat province that claimed 73 lives, including 17 children, is more than just a traffic mishap. It is a human catastrophe rooted in wider failures—poor infrastructure, lack of regulation, and a migration crisis spiraling out of control.
The victims were not just passengers on a bus. They were Afghan migrants, many deported from Iran, desperately trying to return to a homeland that has little space or support for them.
For decades, Afghans have fled to Iran and Pakistan in search of safety and livelihood. But today, those same countries are pushing them out at alarming rates. Iran alone has expelled over 1.5 million Afghans in 2025, citing vague “security concerns.”
In reality, Afghans are becoming scapegoats in Tehran’s domestic struggles, blamed for everything from unemployment to national security lapses. The Herat bus crash is a grim reminder that behind these statistics are ordinary families paying the ultimate price.
Officials blame the tragedy on reckless driving and excessive speed, but the broader negligence lies in the system. Afghan roads, battered by decades of war and ignored by successive governments, are death traps. Enforcement of safety standards is weak at best. When buses overloaded with vulnerable returnees rush along these highways, disaster is often only a bend away.
The Taliban government, already grappling with economic collapse and international isolation, now faces a surging tide of returnees from both Iran and Pakistan. Aid cuts have left the country ill-equipped to provide food, shelter, or work for them.
As humanitarian groups warn, the crisis risks overwhelming communities and deepening resentment among Afghans already struggling to survive. Each new wave of deportees is not just a logistical challenge—it is a spark that could inflame social and political tensions.
The bus crash in Herat must not be reduced to a statistic. Each of the 73 who died carried dreams of safety, work, and a better life—dreams cut short by geopolitical decisions made far from their reach. The tragedy illustrates the intersection of poor governance, hostile migration policies, and international neglect. If the world continues to look away, more such disasters are inevitable.
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