Afghan Witness Archives - Centre for Information Resilience

Information environment Disinformation Foreign relations Media NRF Social Media Resistance

Dec 9

NRF social media campaign seeks support from Trump cabinet picks

Using official channels and unofficial pro-NRF accounts, the group promotes its stance to the U.S. and appeals for tougher anti-Taliban policy

Foreign relations Taliban

Sep 24

Closure of Afghan diplomatic missions in Europe sparks protests and concern over Taliban control

Taliban halts cooperation with diplomatic missions not under their control, protests against engagement with Taliban by Western countries.

Disinformation Foreign relations Immigration Iran Protests

Aug 12

Anti-Afghan protests and disinformation after murders in Iran

Anti-Afghan sentiment on the rise in Iran after alleged Afghan-linked murders.

Foreign relations Russia Taliban

Jun 19

Forging New Paths: Russia and Taliban's Growing Cooperation

At the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Moscow and the Taliban signalled closer ties, while Russian involvement in a railroad project in Herat underscores strengthening relations.

Security Violence Foreign relations

Mar 28

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan prompt retaliatory actions from Taliban

Pakistan stated the strikes were directed at militant group members located in Afghanistan, while the Afghan Taliban claimed that civilian residential areas were hit. Afghan Witness confirmed the deaths of several children following the strikes and verified retaliatory shelling and gunfire from Afghan forces towards Pakistani territory.

Foreign relations

Feb 27

'Playing on both sides': Russian manoeuvring in Afghanistan on the rise

Over the past few months, Russia’s manoeuvring on Afghanistan appears to have increased, with indications of rising engagement with both Taliban and anti-Taliban forces.

Security Violence Foreign relations

Dec 19

Involvement of Afghans in Dera Ismail Khan suicide attack raises tensions with Pakistan

The recent Tehreek Jihad Pakistan attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province raises tensions between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan as evidence of Afghans’ involvement emerges.

Foreign relations Immigration Forced Displacement

Nov 29

Taliban response to Pakistan expulsion of refugees: support announced, but poor conditions reported

The Taliban announced comprehensive support for refugees returning from Afghanistan, but reports of poor conditions have emerged from the camps set up.

Information environment Foreign relations

Oct 2

Appointment of new Chinese ambassador to Afghanistan triggers mixed responses online

Some framed the event as a sign of recognition from a global superpower, while others criticised the warm reception provided by the Taliban.

Security Foreign relations

Sep 1

Explosion in Khost reportedly targeting Pakistani Taliban members

The incident triggered various reactions and claims on both sides of the border – and is set against a backdrop of rising political tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban.

Information environment Foreign relations Arrests

Jul 3

The arrest and release of pro-Taliban influencer Mobeen Khan

The social media influencer has allegedly been arrested twice, with both occasions coinciding with him making critical comments towards Afghanistan’s neighbours.

Foreign relations

Jun 2

The water rights dispute behind rising Afghan-Iran tensions

Satellite imagery shows that Afghanistan’s Kamal Khan and Kajaki dams currently hold larger water reserves than in previous years, though experts on the Afghan side say precipitation levels – not water reserves – determine Iran’s share of the water.