Young Afghan migrants suffer amputations and deaths from frostbite in Turkey
In January, a dozen young Afghan migrants reported being beaten and stripped by Turkish border guards near Van, leading to frostbite and amputations for many. At least 20 died from exposure in sub-zero temperatures while stranded. One survivor, Shahsawar, awoke in Kabul after surgery to find both his legs and hands amputated due to severe frostbite.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 22:13 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 23:50 UTC
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