NRF and AFF: Joint event and increased attacks in Kabul
NRF and AFF jointly commemorated fallen commanders in their first shared online event, where leaders emphasised the need for unity; both groups have intensified their activity in Kabul in recent months, but while the NRF notably increased attacks during Ramadan, the AFF announced a suspension of operations.
ISKP: Group re-emerges after two-month gap in activity
After a two-month hiatus in ISKP activity, the group resumed attacks in Kandahar, Kunar, Kabul, and Herat, targeting critical infrastructure and Shia communities, highlighting the group’s ongoing presence and capabilities in Afghanistan.
Media environment: Two outlets suspended and other journalists arrested
The Afghan media landscape has been under sustained pressure since the Taliban takeover, with the closure of two TV channels linked to political parties and a series of journalist detentions in recent weeks, indicating the Taliban's ongoing efforts to control the media landscape.
This recommendations document is the product of discussions at roundtables and workshops in Addis Ababa and virtually. The recommendations come directly from those working on human rights in Ethiopia. Several initiatives are already underway to combat TFGBV or related harms. Where appropriate, CIR has spotlighted them throughout the recommendations document.
Audio clip from Taliban leader addresses stoning of Afghan women
In audio clips circulated online in March, the Taliban’s Supreme Leader emphasised the strict implementation of Sharia punishments and spoke of harsher punishments for women.
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar relocated from state-owned land by Taliban officials
According to the Taliban, the land that Hizb-e Islami party leader Hekmatyar was living on had been provided by the Republican government and was not legitimate, as recognising it as such would imply recognition of the previous administration.
Fire damage to the commercial area of Zamzam IDP camp
CIR verified that fires destroyed the northern section of the market area of Zamzam, a camp for internally displaced persons (IDP) in...
Rising reports of femicide: new digital map documents cases of violence and repression of Afghan women in ‘public’ roles
Female-led newsroom Zan Times used investigative reporting and open source techniques to document killings, disappearances and arrests of Afghan women.
Taliban issues further restrictions on Afghan female journalists in TV and radio
In Kabul, female presenters were reportedly told to appear on air only in full veiling, while in Khost, local media was prohibited from broadcasting calls from women and girls.