“I saw dead bodies” - the former Afghan government employees turning to human traffickers
Afghan Witness spoke to three ex-government employees and military personnel about their experiences fleeing Afghanistan, and the struggles they face in Iran and Pakistan.
Women-led protests continue throughout January, despite Taliban restrictions
January has seen the detention of several women activists and high-profile figures, as well as an uptick in protests that have been staged in provinces across the country.
Increase in online hate speech directed at influential Afghan women since Taliban takeover
Afghan Witness analysis has found that online abuse and disinformation against women in Afghanistan peaked in August and September 2021, and January 2022.
Taliban hangs bodies of ‘kidnappers’ in Herat – at least one claimed to be former government security personnel
Afghan Witness’s OSINT team has geolocated three bodies of alleged kidnappers that were publicly displayed by the Taliban, and also spoke to the friend of one of the individuals killed - who is reportedly former Afghan military personnel.
No peace for Buddhas of Bamiyan under Taliban
Are sites of historic importance safe under the Taliban?