Afghan Witness Reports

Analysts say the ICC still holds jurisdiction over past crimes.

Opposition hails accountability while Taliban seeks to rally support

Refugees, including women and children, caught in escalating Afghan-Pakistani disputes.

Boy allegedly killed by Taliban after accusing multiple commanders of rape in Farah province interrogation video

International Court of Justice case against Taliban triggers social media campaigns from both supporters and critics

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

The Taliban's new vice and virtue law, ratified in July 2024, mandates severe restrictions on women's dress, public behaviour, and transportation, while also imposing limitations on the media and minorities.

Reports of Taliban violence reveal alleged involvement in killings, torture, and beatings of civilians, including minorities and former security personnel, between August 13 and 19, 2024.

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.

The harrowing video of a young Afghan man being tortured by a Taliban commander sparked global outrage.

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.