Digital divides,the Internet and social media uses among Afghans in Iran

The studies on forced migrants' digitally mediated communication and transnational practices have not sufficiently addressed contexts in which migrants are imposed with strong regulations their physical mobility information technology (ICT), Internet, social media uses. This article studied Internet uses, digital divides (access, use, the impact of media), among Afghans Iran. More than three million live different legal, economic, positions analysis was based surveys 2003 Afghan refugees, other legally authorized immigrants, undocumented National authorities limited Afghans' within, from, to Iran as well constrained possession ICT devices capability use including media. To overcome immobility, developed practices. Those who considered Europe potential outmigration destination were much more actively connected those interested migrating Afghanistan or remaining Digital exist Iran, but these narrowed during Afghans’ stay