Introduction While the number of explosions and suicide attacks in Afghanistan decreased in the first six months of 2024 (January-30 June 2024), resulting in fewer

Introduction Decades of war and conflict have resulted in countless victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity and potentially genocide in Afghanistan. Most have never

This report focuses on the status of access to information and freedom of expression in Afghanistan since 15 August 2021 and covers major relevant developments in these areas till 31 March 2024.

The human rights situation in Afghanistan, particularly the human rights situation of women and girls has continued to deteriorate in 2023.

Despite various challenges including the complex security situation in Afghanistan, shrinking civic space and restrictions on access to information, we have been able to consistently and continuously document human rights violations.

On 15th August 2021, the Taliban returned to power and as one of their decisions, they declared the annulment of most previous laws, including the laws that provided specific protection to the children.