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Nov 8

Alleged human rights violations in Panjshir: what sources on the ground say

For months, widespread reports of Taliban abuses in the province have surfaced on social media, raising concern among human rights organisations. However, sources say many incidents go unreported.

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.

Features

Oct 6

Threats, Abduction and Uncertainty: the plight of two doctors and their family

For over a decade, doctors Sameera and Nadim treated Afghanistan’s drug addicts, despite threats from the local drug mafia who viewed them as disruptors. They allege that their daughter was kidnapped on her way to school one day. After selling everything they owned to pay the ransom, the family fled to Pakistan, but say the threats continue.

Security Education Women's rights

Sep 30

Blast Targets Kabul Education Centre

The explosion occurred in the predominantly Hazara area of Dasht-e Barchi, with significant casualties among female students.

Education Policies and Restrictions

Sep 27

Female Afghan students speak out about flight to Qatar: they said no one could go without a mahram

Afghan Witness spoke to two women who planned to continue their studies in Qatar and Kyrgyzstan, but say the Taliban prevented them and other female students from boarding a Doha-bound flight. Both women's names have been changed to protect their identities.

Security

Sep 23

Explosion at Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque in Kabul

An emergency hospital in Kabul, run by Emergency NGO, stated that they received 14 victims of the blast, four of which died on arrival.

Security Foreign relations

Sep 6

Explosion near Russian Embassy in Kabul

According to reports, two Russian embassy staff were among at least six people killed in the attack, which was later claimed by ISKP.

Security

Sep 6

Explosion targets pro-Taliban cleric in Herat

Afghan Witness geolocated footage and images from the aftermath of the explosion - which Taliban officials say killed 18 people.

Education Policies and Restrictions

Aug 15

Afghanistan’s education sector under the Taliban

Since the Taliban’s return last August, the group has demonstrated determination to regulate, shape, and control access to education in Afghanistan.

Policies and Restrictions Gender-Based Violence Women in Activism, Media, and Politics

Aug 10

One year on: how life has changed for Afghanistan’s women and girls

Afghan Witness assesses how the Taliban’s return has impacted women’s access to education and employment, their freedom of movement and dress, and their ability to access support services.