Oral History with Afshin

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Oral History with Afshin

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In this interview, Afshin reflects on fleeing Iran after being targeted as a supporter of the political opposition. He shares the hardship and lonelines of being displaced in Latin America, and experiencing bigotry from Border Patrol at the U.S. border. He reflects on detention, winning asylum, and dreams for the future.

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Language

English

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DTD_OH_010

Collection

Oral Histories

Citation

DETAINED, “Oral History with Afshin,” DETAINED, accessed November 5, 2026, https://detained.digitalscholarship.library.arizona.edu/items/show/37.

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