Afghan Witness Archives

Security Terrorism ISKP

Mar 31

ISKP shifts focus to northern Afghanistan

ISKP attacks and Taliban counter-operations intensify in the north.

Terrorism Pakistan Security Taliban

Mar 31

Pakistan blames Afghanistan for Baloch Liberation Army attack

Taliban condemns accusations, urging Pakistan to address internal security failures.

Terrorism Security Pakistan Violence Taliban ISKP

Mar 14

Senior pro-Taliban cleric assassinated in Pakistan

ISKP suspected to be behind killing of Jamia Haqqania’s head, Hamid-ul-Haq.

Security Terrorism Taliban Kabul ISKP

Feb 25

ISKP: Attacks targeting Taliban in Kunduz and Kabul

Casualty numbers are disputed and a second attack is thwarted.

China Terrorism Foreign relations Security Taliban ISKP

Feb 3

ISKP kills Chinese national a day after diplomatic anniversary

70th anniversary of China-Afghanistan relations overshadowed by the militant group

Security Violence Terrorism Pakistan Taliban ISKP

Dec 20

Taliban Minister Khalil Haqqani killed in ISKP-claimed suicide attack

Taliban blames “foreign countries” for aiding ISKP amid rumours of internal tensions.

Social Media Security Threats Terrorism Media Information environment ISKP Propaganda

Dec 9

ISKP calls for “lone wolf” attacks in Khorasan

First calls for attacks in the territory marks a strategic shift for the group

Religious Freedom Security Terrorism Civilian deaths ISKP

Dec 9

ISKP-claimed attack against Sufis in Baghlan

Ten worshippers killed in evening assault on Sufi shrine by multiple attackers

Security Violence Terrorism Shia ISKP

Sep 24

ISKP massacres group of Hazara in Central Afghanistan

ISKP’s third attack in the region since August 2021 kills at least 14 men.

Security Violence Terrorism Religion Shia ISKP

Aug 31

ISKP attack against civilian minibus in Dasht-e Barchi highlights lack of security

The attack on 11 August 2024 targeted a civilian minibus in Kabul’s Dasht-e Barchi area, on the same road as six previous attacks.

Security Violence Terrorism Taliban ISKP

Jun 19

ISKP: attacks against Taliban officials in Ghor and expansion of area of operations

ISKP has stepped up its attacks on Taliban officials, recently killing Mullah Hassan in Ghor province and expanding its operations across Afghanistan. The group's increasing activity from Kabul to Herat and Kandahar highlights a growing challenge for the Taliban's efforts to control them.

Security Terrorism NRF Resistance Taliban

Jun 16

Taliban Supreme Leader’s surprise visit to Kabul: pro-Taliban reactions and resistance activity

In a rare and unannounced visit to Kabul, Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada addressed officials, underscoring unity and anti-corruption measures, while insurgent groups seized the opportunity to launch attacks in the capital.