Afghan Witness Reports

As the Taliban continue to erode women's rights, many Afghan women have turned to Instagram as a lifeline for community, self-expression and business - while navigating increasing restrictions and abuse.

Protests in Badakhshan and Takhar fail to prompt official response

Casualty numbers are disputed and a second attack is thwarted.

50GB of hacked documents mostly contain mundane administrative files.

Aid groups shut down amid budget cuts, unpaid salaries and rising prices.

Former Deputy Prime Minister demoted as Supreme Leader consolidates control amid tensions over governance and girls’ education.

Deputy Foreign Minister's departure follows reported tensions with Supreme Leader over girls' education.

Reports of blocked travel in Kabul and disappearances suggest growing tensions.

Private education centres shut and foreign scholarships blocked, madrassas promoted instead.

Mass arrests follow NRF attack with former security personnel, activists, and educators detained.

Campaign follows ICC investigation into gender-based abuses.

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