Afghan Witness Archives - Centre for Information Resilience

Oct 29

Afghan immigrants shot at Iranian border

On 13 October 2024, hundreds of Afghan migrants were shot at near the Iran-Pakistan border, reportedly by Iranian border guards.

Oct 21

Pro-Taliban outlet releases alleged AI-generated audio of former Afghan commander arranging mercenary deal

Clips alleged to show former commander Sadat arranging mercenaries for Ukraine spark controversy, with allegations of AI manipulation.

Violence Media Human Rights Taliban

Oct 9

Boy found dead after accusing Taliban members of sexual abuse

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

Information environment Arrests Religious Freedom Media Taliban

Oct 9

Taliban announce tighter controls on media, scholars, and online platforms

Taliban ban TikTok and PUBG, restrict controversial discussions in media and target political analysts

Information environment Human Rights Women's rights Taliban

Oct 9

ICJ gender discrimination case: online responses

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

Hazara Minority Rights Taliban

Oct 9

Taliban destroy Hazara landmark amid roadworks in Kabul

Abdul Ali Mazari monument demolished during roadworks in Hazara-majority area of Dasht-e Barchi

Foreign relations Taliban

Sep 24

Closure of Afghan diplomatic missions in Europe sparks protests and concern over Taliban control

Taliban halts cooperation with diplomatic missions not under their control, protests against engagement with Taliban by Western countries.

Security Pakistan Disinformation Violence Information environment Taliban

Sep 24

Border clashes between Taliban and Pakistan

Propaganda war erupts as both sides share misleading information after days-long clashes.

Terrorism Violence Security 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.

Information environment Media Features Investigations Human Rights Women's rights Taliban

Sep 23

Noor Fellowship: meet the fellows and discover their work

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

Information environment Taliban

Sep 12

Taliban sportswashing using Afghan cricket team

Afghanistan’s cricket team’s meeting with Taliban leaders sparks accusations of sportswashing, with many condemning the move as an attempt to normalise Taliban rule.

Information environment Arrests Media Taliban

Sep 12

Social media activists arrested in eastern Afghanistan

In August 2024, the Taliban arrested two social media activists, Khetabullah Bangakh and Abdul Rahman Gulab, for spreading anti-Taliban content. Both were featured in confession videos pledging support to the Taliban.