Remains of 14 Afghan migrants recovered in western Afghanistan, says official
Aug 02, 2026
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 2: The bodies of 14 Afghan men who went missing while attempting to travel without documents to Iran have been recovered in western Afghanistan, a local official said on Saturday.
Habibullah Elham, director of information and culture for Nimruz province, told DPA that the bodies were found in the Reg-e Lalo area of the province. According to broadcaster TOLOnews, the bodies of another five men were found days earlier in Dasht-e Margo, a desert locally known as the "Desert of Death." The men are believed to have died about two weeks ago from extreme heat and dehydration in the deserts, according to officials. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune
