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Human Rights Investigations Features Media Information environment Women's rights Taliban

Sep 23

Noor Fellowship: meet the fellows and discover their work

Their research offers fresh perspectives on key issues and under-reported stories concerning land rights, media freedom, and women’s digital activism in Afghanistan.

Security Violence Religious Freedom Features Investigations Human Rights Religion Shia Taliban

Aug 7

Investigation: civilian casualties at the 2023 Ashura commemorations in Ghazni province

On 28 July 2023, clashes erupted in Ghazni province when Taliban forces sought to disperse crowds, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. Rejecting responsibility, the Taliban instead blamed the violence on "evil elements" in the crowd. AW investigates the events.

Security Violence Investigations

Jan 30

ISKP: “Kill them wherever you find them” highlights increased activity in Afghanistan

AW's analysis shows a significant increase in ISKP attacks across Afghanistan following the Islamic State spokesman's announcing the 'Kill them wherever you find them' campaign in January 2024.

Public punishments Investigations

Nov 28

One year of Sharia punishments

Afghan Witness' in-depth analysis of judicial practices and human rights implications under Taliban rule

Security Violence Investigations

Nov 10

Increase in claimed ISKP attacks in Afghanistan

AW’s analysis of claimed ISKP attacks found an increase in activity in October, with targeting of Shia civilians resumed and the renewed use of simple gun attacks

Investigations Media Education Security Violence Public punishments Arrests Women's rights Resistance Protests

Aug 14

Two years of Taliban rule: documenting human rights abuses using open source

Report by Afghan Witness details more than 3,000 claims of human rights violations in Afghanistan under Taliban rule

Investigations

Nov 29

Using OSINT to uncover the location of Mullah Omar’s grave

In early November, Taliban senior figures gathered to unveil the burial place of the group’s founder and first emir, Mullah Muhammad Omar. Until now, his burial place remained undisclosed for security reasons. Using open-source techniques, AW geolocated the grave’s exact location.

Violence Investigations Resistance

Oct 17

Investigating Evidence of Prisoner Executions in the Panjshir Valley in September 2022

Using open source techniques, Afghan Witness has been able to conclusively link one group of Taliban fighters to the execution of ten men in the Dara District area.