Documenting demolitions: the Taliban’s land clearance campaign and its impact on marginalised communities
Since assuming power in August 2021, the Taliban have initiated a number of infrastructure projects in Kabul. But forced evictions and demolitions have seen ethnic minorities and vulnerable communities bear the brunt.
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.
ALM and Loy Paktia Freedom Front claim use of drones against Taliban, but content is manufactured
AW investigators found that the content posted by both groups was fabricated using old satellite imagery and other content readily available online – likely an attempt to appear more technologically advanced than in reality.
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.
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.
Public execution of an alleged Taliban member charged with murder
The incident marks the second official public execution sanctioned by the Taliban's Supreme Court since 2022 – though visual evidence has been limited.