Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Afghan Migrant Dies on Snowy Route to Iran
A 15-year-old boy named Habibullah from Afghanistan tried to walk to Iran to find work and help his family, who were very poor.
Unfortunately, he froze to death on the way because it was very cold.
Many people in Afghanistan are struggling because of earthquakes, drought, and not having enough food or jobs.
Some people try to go to Iran for better opportunities, but it's very dangerous, especially in the winter.
Many others have also died or been rescued while trying to make this journey.
The Afghan government is trying to stop smugglers, but people are still trying to leave because they have no other choices.
Habibullah, a 15-year-old Afghan, died of freezing while trying to cross into Iran for work.
At least 18 migrants died last month while attempting the illegal crossing due to cold temperatures.
Around half of Afghanistan's population needs humanitarian assistance due to earthquakes, drought, and poverty.
Iran rescued around 1,600 Afghan migrants at risk of perishing in the mountains.
The Taliban government is taking steps to combat smugglers, but attempts to reach Iran continue.
- Who
- Habibullah, a 15-year-old Afghan migrant
- What
- Died while trying to cross into Iran
- When
- Last month, in December 2023
- Where
- Mountainous frontier between Afghanistan and Iran
- Why
- To find work and support his family due to extreme poverty and lack of opportunities in Afghanistan
- Name
- Habibullah
- Age
- 15
- Origin
- Ghunjan village, Herat province, Afghanistan
- Destination
- Iran
- Cause of Death
- Freezing
- Number of Migrants Died
- At least 18
- Rescue Operations
- 1,600 migrants rescued in the mountains
- Repatriated Afghans
- 5 million since September 2023