Disinformation Media Dec 9 NRF social media campaign seeks support from Trump cabinet picks Using official channels and unofficial pro-NRF accounts, the group promotes its stance to the U.S. and appeals for tougher anti-Taliban policy
Education Media Propaganda Children Dec 9 Women and children’s radicalisation under the Taliban administration Lectures by female scholar and a children’s play among strategies to promote jihadi ideology
Terrorism Security Dec 9 ISKP-claimed attack against Sufis in Baghlan Ten worshippers killed in evening assault on Sufi shrine by multiple attackers
Information environment Nov 21 Afghan factions react to Trump victory with mixed expectations Pro-Taliban accounts mock U.S. intervention hopes, while anti-Taliban groups see the election as a chance for renewed resistance.
Executions Nov 21 Public execution in Paktia marks Taliban’s shift in showcasing Sharia enforcement Media allowed to film outside the stadium as Haqqani ministers highlight both unity and an attempt at clemency.
Nov 21 Tensions flare as Ghor residents confront Taliban forces Protests over house raids and counternarcotics efforts in Pasaband and Shahrak lead to shootings, arrests, and allegations of ethnic discrimination.
Resistance Nov 21 Urban warfare defines anti-Taliban resistance as AFF & NRF claim 294 attacks in 2024 Analysis highlights growing operational reach of NRF and AFF, with Kabul and northern provinces at the epicentre.
Environment Nov 18 Land clearance in Kabul Officially framed as infrastructure development, the demolition campaign forces vulnerable populations out, erasing informal settlements and impacting minority neighbourhoods.
Security Nov 5 Kabul: three attacks in three days highlight precarious security situation NRF and AFF target Taliban in Kabul as unclaimed explosion leaves civilians caught in escalating violence.
Media Nov 5 Taliban implements ban on living beings in media Media outlets forced to cease visual content, limiting news coverage to audio and graphics.
Policies and Restrictions Nov 5 Taliban minister’s comments sparks outrage over “women’s voice ban” When acting Minister Hanafi discussed elements of the law on virtue and vice, misinterpretations spread globally.
Civilians 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.