Iranian Teacher Fired After Humiliating Afghan Student in Viral Video
An Iranian teacher has been dismissed following the widespread circulation of a video on social media showing him humiliating an Afghan student. The Iranian Education Council took action to remove the teacher from his position. Mohammad Reza Ahmadi Sangari, a member of Iran’s Parliamentary Commission on Education and Research, confirmed that the individual was relieved of his duties due to his unacceptable behavior.
The video has sparked strong reactions on social media in recent days, with many users expressing concern that such degrading and racist behavior from an educator—someone expected to serve as a role model and mentor for the youth—is indicative of systemic injustice faced by Afghan migrants in Iran.
The outrage has gone beyond condemnation of an individual, highlighting broader concerns over discriminatory treatment of Afghan students in Iran’s schools. The incident has once again drawn attention to the wider challenges faced by Afghan migrants in the region, particularly within educational systems.
The Taliban administration, which currently controls Afghanistan, has repeatedly failed to take a clear stand on the status of Afghan migrants in neighboring countries and has been ineffective in securing the basic rights of Afghan citizens abroad. Its lack of active support and silence in the face of discrimination have raised growing concerns about the safety and dignity of Afghan refugees.
