Since assuming power in August 2021, the Taliban have initiated a number of infrastructure projects in Kabul.

New data shows ISKP attacks have decreased inside Afghanistan, but reveal an uptick in linked activities and arrests outside the country

Three years on from the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, women are banned from education, work and most other areas of public life.

CIR is delighted to announce the launch of a new fact-checking unit by Afghan media outlet, Etilaatroz. The unit, named ‘Sanjah’ – a...

Afghan Witness examines the Taliban's stated vision for education in Afghanistan in 2023, comparing the Taliban’s stated vision for...

The Taliban’s reported detentions for non-compliance with hijab rules have received mixed reactions: contradictory claims from Taliban...

Afghan Witness analysis shows a significant increase in ISKP attacks across Afghanistan following the Islamic State spokesman's...

From breaking barriers and challenging taboos, to facing widespread restrictions, Afghan Witness looks at the experience of Afghanistan’s...

After three unclaimed killings of Shia scholars between 22 October and 1 December 2023, protests erupted in Herat against the Taliban’s...

2023 saw Afghan men engaging in protests driven predominantly by economic concerns, but also in solidarity with women and minorities,...

The recent Tehreek Jihad Pakistan attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province raises tensions between the Afghan Taliban and...

Afghan Witness' in-depth analysis of judicial practices and human rights implications under Taliban rule Above image: Kabul, Afghanistan,...

The Taliban announced comprehensive support for refugees returning from Afghanistan, but reports of poor conditions have emerged from the...

Afghan Witness reflects on some of the key takeaways of the project’s event on 21 November 2023 with Shaharzad Akbar, Francesca Gentile...

Social media has provided a crucial platform for Afghan women since the Taliban takeover, but a new investigation by Afghan Witness...

AW’s analysis of claimed ISKP attacks found an increase in activity in October, with targeting of Shia civilians resumed and the renewed...

The country’s education system has changed significantly since August 2021. The Taliban have implemented major restrictions on female...

Using footage shared online, Afghan Witness confirmed at least two deceased individuals. Figure: geolocation of the Shia Imam Zaman...

As news of Zholia Parsi’s alleged arrest surfaced, Afghan Witness monitored the online response. On September 27, 2023, Hoda Khamosh, an...

Some framed the event as a sign of recognition from a global superpower, while others criticised the warm reception provided by the...