Afghan Witness Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

A protest by truck drivers in Herat on 28 August 2024 over Taliban-imposed costs and preferential treatment turned violent when Taliban forces reportedly opened fire, wounding at least one protester.