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A woman was beaten to death with a wooden stick by her husband in Hazrat Sultan district, Samangan, on 1 November 2026. Taliban police said the husband was arre
A woman was beaten to death with a wooden stick by her husband in Hazrat Sultan district, Samangan, on 1 November 2026. Taliban police said the husband was arrested on suspicion of murder and that an investigation is underway. They cited family disputes as the motive. The article places the killing against a background of weakened legal protections and closed support services for women under Taliban rule.
HR-SGBV-01HR-LIFE-02 ICCPR Art. 7; CEDAW; Rome StatutePakistani forces allegedly struck residential homes in Sordagh village, Shkin district, Paktika, at about 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, killing a young man, injuring two
Pakistani forces allegedly struck residential homes in Sordagh village, Shkin district, Paktika, at about 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, killing a young man, injuring two students, and damaging several homes. Reported by Taliban police command and local sources; not independently verified.
HR-LIFE-02HR-DISP-01 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLA 10-year-old child was killed and four other children, including a 10-year-old girl, were injured when an unexploded mortar shell reportedly fired from Pakista
A 10-year-old child was killed and four other children, including a 10-year-old girl, were injured when an unexploded mortar shell reportedly fired from Pakistan detonated in the Shapuli Khula area of Dand Patan district, Paktia, on 30 October 2026, according to Taliban police.
HR-LIFE-02HR-CHILD-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLThe Taliban detained six residents of Dara Abdullah Khil in Dara district, Panjshir: Farooq, Abdul Wahid, Qurban Ali, Mashallah, Mohammad Agha and Shah Ramazan.
The Taliban detained six residents of Dara Abdullah Khil in Dara district, Panjshir: Farooq, Abdul Wahid, Qurban Ali, Mashallah, Mohammad Agha and Shah Ramazan. They were transferred to a Taliban special unit in Anaba district. At least six other Dara residents were detained earlier in the week, making at least 12 arrests. Some detainees are relatives of a former anti-Taliban commander. The arrests followed an explosion claimed by the Green Trend group.
HR-DET-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9Taliban military units detained two community elders, Mir Ghiyas and Ghulam Akbar, in Abdullah Khil Valley, Dara district, Panjshir, on 27 October 2026. They we
Taliban military units detained two community elders, Mir Ghiyas and Ghulam Akbar, in Abdullah Khil Valley, Dara district, Panjshir, on 27 October 2026. They were transferred to a Taliban military brigade. The elders had been mediating for the release of four other residents detained after an explosion claimed by the anti-Taliban group Green Trend. The Taliban also imposed restrictions and set up checkpoints in the area.
HR-DET-01HR-TORT-01HR-DISP-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9A 12-year-old boy named Hemmat was killed on 25 October 2026 when an old unexploded munition he was playing with detonated in Gandumak area, Sherzad district, N
A 12-year-old boy named Hemmat was killed on 25 October 2026 when an old unexploded munition he was playing with detonated in Gandumak area, Sherzad district, Nangarhar. Taliban officials reported the incident, which follows a similar blast in Shinwar district that killed four children.
HR-LIFE-02HR-CHILD-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLTaliban forces arrested four civilian men (Muslim, Shir Shah, Abdul Kabbar and Sayed Rahman) on 23 October 2026 in the Abdullah Khil Valley, Dara district, Panj
Taliban forces arrested four civilian men (Muslim, Shir Shah, Abdul Kabbar and Sayed Rahman) on 23 October 2026 in the Abdullah Khil Valley, Dara district, Panjshir. Local sources say the men have no links to armed groups. They are held at a Taliban special brigade facility in Dashtak. No reason for the arrests has been given.
HR-DET-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9The Taliban's provincial Directorate for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has reportedly shut down all private educational centres in Parun, Nur
The Taliban's provincial Directorate for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has reportedly shut down all private educational centres in Parun, Nuristan. It sent letters ordering them to close and asked owners to report with their operating licences. Sources say the centres had earlier been warned several times not to expand English-language education.
HR-WMN-02 CEDAW Art. 10; ICESCR Art. 13; CRC Art. 28On 18 October 2026, armed Taliban members in civilian clothes at a checkpoint at the Panjwayi intersection in Kandahar city allegedly opened fire on a car and k
On 18 October 2026, armed Taliban members in civilian clothes at a checkpoint at the Panjwayi intersection in Kandahar city allegedly opened fire on a car and killed the driver, a civilian. A woman was travelling with him. The body was taken to Mirwais Regional Hospital. The motive and the victim's identity are unknown, and Taliban officials have not commented.
HR-LIFE-01HR-LIFE-02 ICCPR Art. 6; UDHR Art. 3Armed Taliban members, identifying as a Ministry of Justice delegation, forcibly entered a house in Phase Three of Omid-e Sabz Township in western Kabul and sto
Armed Taliban members, identifying as a Ministry of Justice delegation, forcibly entered a house in Phase Three of Omid-e Sabz Township in western Kabul and stole cash and gold. This was the second such looting in a week, following one in Phase Four two days earlier. Residents report increased harassment, and the Taliban have evicted dozens of families during house inspections.
HR-DISP-01 ICCPR Art. 12; ICESCR Art. 11Allah Dad Badi Zai, a former local police commander, was arrested by Taliban intelligence in Lashkar Gah, Helmand, about six months ago. The Taliban denied the
Allah Dad Badi Zai, a former local police commander, was arrested by Taliban intelligence in Lashkar Gah, Helmand, about six months ago. The Taliban denied the arrest, and a source reported severe torture in custody three months ago. His body was handed to his family by the Taliban's provincial police command, and he was buried in Marjah district. The cause of death is unclear.
HR-DET-02HR-TORT-01HR-LIFE-01HR-DET-01 ICPPED; ICCPR Art. 9The Taliban Ministry of Information and Culture suspended BBC radio broadcasts across Afghanistan, citing "repeated violations" without giving details. The BBC
The Taliban Ministry of Information and Culture suspended BBC radio broadcasts across Afghanistan, citing "repeated violations" without giving details. The BBC confirmed the suspension and said it was in contact with officials to resolve the issue.
HR-EXPR-01 ICCPR Art. 19; UDHR Art. 19A 32-year-old woman named Nooria, mother of four, died in Taywara district, Ghor province, after being severely beaten and burned with heated metal rods by her
A 32-year-old woman named Nooria, mother of four, died in Taywara district, Ghor province, after being severely beaten and burned with heated metal rods by her husband during a family dispute. Her husband admitted to the killing and surrendered to Taliban authorities. The attack occurred in front of the couple's four young children. Women's rights activists noted the case reflects the dismantling of legal protections for women under Taliban rule, including the elimination of EVAW-related institutions, shelters, and specialized prosecutors.
HR-SGBV-01HR-TORT-01HR-LIFE-01 ICCPR Art. 7; CEDAW; Rome StatutePakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Helmand provinces killed at least 10 civilians, mostly children, and injured 9 others, as confirmed by UNAMA. Th
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Helmand provinces killed at least 10 civilians, mostly children, and injured 9 others, as confirmed by UNAMA. The UN Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan called for accountability, stating the strikes appeared to violate international human rights and humanitarian law.
HR-LIFE-02HR-CHILD-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLIn early October 2026, Taliban Ministry of Justice teams and armed men moved through Omid Sabz township in western Kabul. The township has about 80,000 resident
In early October 2026, Taliban Ministry of Justice teams and armed men moved through Omid Sabz township in western Kabul. The township has about 80,000 residents, mostly Hazara. The teams inspected homes, sealed empty houses and ordered tenants to pay rent to the ministry instead of their landlords. They also threatened residents with eviction, after a Taliban court declared the land state property. More than 30 residents were reportedly detained and beaten, then made to promise to leave within two days. Between 100 and 200 homes may already be vacated, and Taliban members are moving into some of them. Hazara and Shia community representatives describe the measures as discriminatory forced displacement.
HR-DISP-01HR-MIN-01HR-DET-01HR-TORT-01 ICCPR Art. 12; ICESCR Art. 11A Pakistani airstrike struck a civilian family in the Safar area of Garmser district, Helmand province, killing four family members and wounding seven others. T
A Pakistani airstrike struck a civilian family in the Safar area of Garmser district, Helmand province, killing four family members and wounding seven others. The family, originally from Ghazni province, operated a small restaurant in the area. The dead and wounded were transported by helicopter to Ghazni for burial and medical treatment.
HR-LIFE-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLPakistani airstrikes hit three locations in the Safar area of Garm Sir district, Helmand province, at approximately 3:30 a.m. on October 1, 2026. Taliban provin
Pakistani airstrikes hit three locations in the Safar area of Garm Sir district, Helmand province, at approximately 3:30 a.m. on October 1, 2026. Taliban provincial information chief Hafiz Abdul Bari Rashid Helmandi reported that 4 women and children were killed and 8 civilians injured. Two residential homes and an Eid prayer site were struck. Pakistan claimed the strikes targeted terrorist hideouts under its "Ghazab lil-Haq" operation and asserted 22 militants were killed; the Taliban disputed this, maintaining the victims were civilians.
HR-LIFE-02HR-DISP-01 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLUNAMA confirmed at least 10 civilians — most of them children — were killed and 9 wounded in Pakistani airstrikes on Shultan district in Kunar and Garmser distr
UNAMA confirmed at least 10 civilians — most of them children — were killed and 9 wounded in Pakistani airstrikes on Shultan district in Kunar and Garmser district in Helmand. Three homes were also destroyed. Pakistan said its strikes targeted militant hideouts and claimed 22 militants killed; civilian and militant casualty figures could not be independently reconciled. The strikes are the third reported round of Pakistani air attacks inside Afghanistan in 10 days.
HR-LIFE-02HR-DISP-01HR-CHILD-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLThree children aged 7–10 were killed in the Zawa area of Khugiani district, Nangarhar province, after a mortar shell they found while playing exploded on Tuesda
Three children aged 7–10 were killed in the Zawa area of Khugiani district, Nangarhar province, after a mortar shell they found while playing exploded on Tuesday evening. The incident reflects the ongoing danger of unexploded ordnance (UXO/ERW) from decades of armed conflict in Afghanistan. No current armed actor is directly responsible; the deaths result from legacy explosive contamination. UNMAS has documented ERW contamination in Khugiani district and has supported demining operations there.
HR-LIFE-02HR-CHILD-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLThe Taliban's justice ministry, led by Abdul Hakim Sharaee, closed three Shiite community institutions in western Kabul — Al-Zahra Clinic (healthcare), the Teby
The Taliban's justice ministry, led by Abdul Hakim Sharaee, closed three Shiite community institutions in western Kabul — Al-Zahra Clinic (healthcare), the Tebyan Center (cultural/religious), and the Resalat religious school (education) — without providing any stated reason. The closures are described as part of an expanding series targeting Shiite-linked institutions in the capital, indicating discriminatory enforcement on religious and ethnic grounds.
HR-MIN-01HR-ESC-01HR-WMN-02HR-EXPR-01 ICCPR Art. 26, 27; CERDTaliban fighters shot and killed Ahmad Farid Kohistani, a former police officer who had served at the Fifth Security District in Taloqan under the previous gove
Taliban fighters shot and killed Ahmad Farid Kohistani, a former police officer who had served at the Fifth Security District in Taloqan under the previous government, in Warsaj district, Takhar province, on September 27, 2026. The killing occurred in front of his mother and wife. No motive was stated and no legal process was reported, making this an apparent extrajudicial execution of a former security force member.
HR-LIFE-01HR-TORT-02 ICCPR Art. 6; UDHR Art. 3Taliban authorities confirmed the detention of women and girls in both Kabul and Herat for alleged violations of mandatory dress (hijab) requirements. In Herat,
Taliban authorities confirmed the detention of women and girls in both Kabul and Herat for alleged violations of mandatory dress (hijab) requirements. In Herat, eight women were arrested in the Jebrael township and along the 64-Meter Road, held overnight, and released only after guarantees and payment of money. A Taliban Ministry for Virtue spokesperson stated that failing to observe hijab is a "serious crime." Women in both cities reported that fear of arrest has made daily life increasingly difficult. International officials at the 81st UN General Assembly described the situation as "gender apartheid."
HR-DET-01HR-SGBV-01HR-MIN-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9Taliban personnel from the Ministry of Justice forcibly shut down the Hazrat Fatima al-Zahra Cooperative Hospital in Dasht-e Barchi, Kabul, on September 27–28,
Taliban personnel from the Ministry of Justice forcibly shut down the Hazrat Fatima al-Zahra Cooperative Hospital in Dasht-e Barchi, Kabul, on September 27–28, 2026, removing all patients and staff and sealing the facility. The hospital provided low-cost healthcare to low-income residents, largely from the Hazara/Shia community. No reason was given. The closure is part of a broader two-week campaign by the Taliban targeting Shia community institutions in Kabul, including religious schools, a university, a TV station, and a sports complex.
HR-ESC-01HR-MIN-01HR-WMN-02HR-EXPR-01 ICESCR Art. 11, 12Pakistani airstrikes hit areas in Kandahar, Paktia, and Khost provinces of Afghanistan, killing at least four civilians according to Taliban spokesperson Zabihu
Pakistani airstrikes hit areas in Kandahar, Paktia, and Khost provinces of Afghanistan, killing at least four civilians according to Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid. Pakistan confirmed conducting air and drone strikes against 10 locations, claiming the sites were used to launch/store drones. The strikes are the latest in an escalating series of cross-border incidents; earlier strikes earlier in the week killed three more civilians. Mujahid condemned the strikes as "blatant aggression."
HR-LIFE-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLTaliban authorities in Ghazni arrested a young male resident of Asfanda village for posting a social media message critical of Taliban policies on economic cond
Taliban authorities in Ghazni arrested a young male resident of Asfanda village for posting a social media message critical of Taliban policies on economic conditions. The Taliban's Ghazni police media office confirmed the arrest, citing charges of "propaganda against the system." The incident reflects ongoing Taliban suppression of dissent and freedom of expression.
HR-EXPR-01HR-DET-01 ICCPR Art. 19; UDHR Art. 19Pakistani air and drone strikes hit multiple districts across at least five Afghan provinces — Khost, Kandahar, Paktia, Kunar, and Paktika — amid escalating cro
Pakistani air and drone strikes hit multiple districts across at least five Afghan provinces — Khost, Kandahar, Paktia, Kunar, and Paktika — amid escalating cross-border tensions. UNAMA confirmed three civilians (a man, a woman, and a girl from the same family) were killed and four others wounded in Kunar. Homes were damaged in Paktia's Zazi Aryub district during a five-hour border exchange of fire between Taliban and Pakistani troops, prompting some residents to flee. Pakistan acknowledged striking 10 locations inside Afghanistan, claiming they targeted militant infrastructure linked to alleged drone attacks from Afghan territory.
HR-LIFE-02HR-DISP-01 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLTaliban forces and Pakistani troops exchanged fire for approximately five hours along the border in Zazi Aryub district, Paktia province. Several homes were dam
Taliban forces and Pakistani troops exchanged fire for approximately five hours along the border in Zazi Aryub district, Paktia province. Several homes were damaged and residents fled the area. No casualty figures were reported. Taliban authorities had not commented at time of publication.
HR-LIFE-02HR-DISP-01 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLThe Taliban's Justice Ministry closed the Khatam al-Anbia Shiite religious school and cultural complex in western Kabul, citing vague "anti-emirate activities,"
The Taliban's Justice Ministry closed the Khatam al-Anbia Shiite religious school and cultural complex in western Kabul, citing vague "anti-emirate activities," and detained at least four people including the head of a Shiite community commission, Mohammad Ali Akhlaqi. The ministry also dissolved the commission itself, required members to pledge to cease activities, and allegedly confiscated detainees' homes and membership cards. The closures are part of a broader pattern of Taliban actions targeting Shiite and Hazara institutions, including the closure of Khatam al-Nabieen school, Khatam al-Nabieen University, Rah-e-Farda TV, and a Shiite/Hazara elders' office.
HR-MIN-01HR-DET-01HR-WMN-02HR-DISP-01 ICCPR Art. 26, 27; CERDPakistani airstrikes on Kunar province killed at least three civilians — a man, a woman, and a girl — and injured four others on 22 September 2026, according to
Pakistani airstrikes on Kunar province killed at least three civilians — a man, a woman, and a girl — and injured four others on 22 September 2026, according to UNAMA. The Taliban government condemned the strikes as aggression against civilian areas. Strikes also hit Paktika province, damaging a house and shop without reported casualties. UNAMA urged all parties to respect international humanitarian law and protect civilians during cross-border operations.
HR-LIFE-02HR-DISP-01 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLPakistani military fighter jets conducted an airstrike at approximately 3 a.m. on a camp housing earthquake victims in Nurgal district, Kunar province. The stri
Pakistani military fighter jets conducted an airstrike at approximately 3 a.m. on a camp housing earthquake victims in Nurgal district, Kunar province. The strike killed 3 civilians and injured 4 others, according to Kunar police spokesperson Farid Dehqan.
HR-LIFE-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLTaliban Education Ministry officials and intelligence agents ordered six named Kabul schools to halt a UNICEF-backed enrollment process for girls in grades 10–1
Taliban Education Ministry officials and intelligence agents ordered six named Kabul schools to halt a UNICEF-backed enrollment process for girls in grades 10–12, effectively barring secondary-school-age girls from registration. The affected schools include Om al-Banin, Naswan Amini, Sayed al-Shuhada, Mehrabuddin, Sardar Kabuli, and Asif Mayel High Schools.
HR-WMN-02HR-MIN-01HR-CHILD-02 CEDAW Art. 10; ICESCR Art. 13; CRC Art. 28Taliban forces in Nawur district, Ghazni province arrested four civilians from Khawat and Gorg Koshteh villages on unsubstantiated weapon possession charges. Th
Taliban forces in Nawur district, Ghazni province arrested four civilians from Khawat and Gorg Koshteh villages on unsubstantiated weapon possession charges. The detainees were tortured and subsequently extorted: two were forced to pay money equivalent to two firearms for their release, while the other two were released on bail with a one-week ultimatum to hand over two weapons or an equivalent monetary sum. None of the individuals have a military background. Similar extortion incidents have previously been reported in Nawur, Jaghori, and Malistan districts.
HR-DET-01HR-TORT-01HR-TORT-02 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9A Taliban fighter shot and killed two brothers, Abdul Basit and Abdul Rahim, in the Torkhail area of Deh Sabz district, Kabul, on the evening of September 18, 2
A Taliban fighter shot and killed two brothers, Abdul Basit and Abdul Rahim, in the Torkhail area of Deh Sabz district, Kabul, on the evening of September 18, 2026, following a land ownership dispute. No legal process was involved. The article also references a separate incident in Farah province four days earlier, in which a local Taliban commander killed a debtor.
HR-LIFE-01HR-LIFE-02 ICCPR Art. 6; UDHR Art. 3Taliban morality police detained three women on Herat's Lailami Road over alleged dress-code violations. One was released after community members provided a gua
Taliban morality police detained three women on Herat's Lailami Road over alleged dress-code violations. One was released after community members provided a guarantee; two remained in custody facing possible imprisonment. A related incident the same weekend saw 20 women and girls detained in Kabul's Taimani neighborhood before being released on guarantees.
HR-DET-01HR-SGBV-01HR-MIN-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9Taliban forces from the Justice Ministry surrounded and raided the Shiite Commission's office in Kabul on approximately 13 September 2026, detaining the commiss
Taliban forces from the Justice Ministry surrounded and raided the Shiite Commission's office in Kabul on approximately 13 September 2026, detaining the commission's head, Mohammad Ali Akhlaqi, and four named members (Sayed Nader Shah Bahr, Mohammad Amir Bazel, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Sayed Abdullah Hashemi), as well as questioning visitors on-site. The detainees were taken to the Justice Ministry and held without any publicly stated charges or legal justification. Human rights activists raised concerns about the broader pattern of pressure on Afghanistan's Shiite and Hazara communities, including land seizures and denial of burial rights.
HR-DET-01HR-MIN-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9Taliban intelligence forces, acting on orders from Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, arrested former senior Taliban member Mullah Muttasim Aghajan at
Taliban intelligence forces, acting on orders from Taliban leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, arrested former senior Taliban member Mullah Muttasim Aghajan at his madrasa in Aino Mina, Kandahar City, on Sunday evening (September 13, 2026). He was taken to a Taliban intelligence interrogation facility near the group's police headquarters; his whereabouts are subsequently unknown. Several visiting religious scholars — Nazar Mohammad Afghani, Najibullah Muneeb, and Zahid Rashidi — are reportedly being held at the madrasa. No charges or official explanation were provided. The arrest appears linked to Aghajan's hosting of a private gathering of religious scholars and his recent activities facilitating Afghan-Pakistani dialogue. This is his second arrest by the Taliban in 2026; he was also arrested in April 2026 and briefly released.
HR-DET-01HR-DET-02HR-EXPR-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9The Taliban's Higher Education Ministry revoked the operating license of Khatam al-Nabieen University, closing its main campus in Kabul and a second campus in G
The Taliban's Higher Education Ministry revoked the operating license of Khatam al-Nabieen University, closing its main campus in Kabul and a second campus in Ghazni province. Nearly 4,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and master's programs now face uncertainty about continuing their studies. The university's owner rejected the Taliban's stated justifications — failure to implement ministry policies, disrespect for Islamic values, misuse of standing, and conduct contrary to principles — as unsupported by evidence or documentation. A former prosecutor noted the legal grounds for the revocation were legally inadequate.
HR-WMN-02HR-MIN-01 CEDAW Art. 10; ICESCR Art. 13; CRC Art. 28Taliban morality enforcers detained at least 20 women and girls in Kabul's Taimani area on September 12, 2026, holding them overnight without lawful basis. Seve
Taliban morality enforcers detained at least 20 women and girls in Kabul's Taimani area on September 12, 2026, holding them overnight without lawful basis. Several detainees reported being physically beaten during arrest, including a pregnant woman who was allegedly struck and dragged away. Women were released only after families provided guarantees. Taliban authorities did not respond to requests for comment.
HR-DET-01HR-SGBV-01HR-TORT-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9Taliban morality police detained 12 journalists in Khost city while they were covering a public book fair, confiscating their cameras and recording equipment be
Taliban morality police detained 12 journalists in Khost city while they were covering a public book fair, confiscating their cameras and recording equipment before releasing them several hours later. RSF and AFJC condemned the arrests as a violation of press freedom, linking them to the Taliban's ban on publishing images of living beings under the Law on the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.
HR-EXPR-01HR-DET-01 ICCPR Art. 19; UDHR Art. 19Taliban forces detained at least 38 people across multiple districts of Badakhshan province over approximately one week, targeting former Afghan security person
Taliban forces detained at least 38 people across multiple districts of Badakhshan province over approximately one week, targeting former Afghan security personnel and individuals accused of ties to armed opposition groups. Detainees include alleged members of a group called "Soldiers of the Homeland." No formal charges or legal process were reported. A security analyst noted that Taliban routinely detain opponents without due process, make them disappear, and extrajudicially kill them.
HR-DET-01HR-DET-02HR-EXPR-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9A 12-year-old child was shot and killed by armed robbers while tending cattle in the village of Padah Dayzangi, Ab Kamari district, Badghis province, on Septemb
A 12-year-old child was shot and killed by armed robbers while tending cattle in the village of Padah Dayzangi, Ab Kamari district, Badghis province, on September 2, 2026. The child's cattle were also stolen. The incident is part of a reported increase in criminal violence across Badghis and other provinces in recent weeks.
HR-LIFE-02HR-CHILD-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLThe Taliban's Justice Ministry closed three Shiite-linked institutions in western Kabul — Al-Zahra Clinic, the Tebyan Center, and the Resalat religious school —
The Taliban's Justice Ministry closed three Shiite-linked institutions in western Kabul — Al-Zahra Clinic, the Tebyan Center, and the Resalat religious school — without providing public justification, while patients were forcibly expelled from the clinic. These closures are part of a broader September 2026 campaign targeting Shiite/Hazara institutions, also including the closure of the Khatam al-Anbia religious school (Sept. 22), the revocation of Khatam al-Nabieen University's license affecting ~4,000 students, and the detention of the head and members of Afghanistan's High Shiite Commission for nine days. Political analysts and affected community members characterize the actions as religiously and ethnically motivated discrimination against Hazaras and Shiites.
HR-MIN-01HR-WMN-02HR-ESC-01HR-DET-01 ICCPR Art. 26, 27; CERDTaliban Education Ministry officials and intelligence agency personnel visited six named schools in Kabul and ordered administrators to stop registering girls a
Taliban Education Ministry officials and intelligence agency personnel visited six named schools in Kabul and ordered administrators to stop registering girls above sixth grade, halting a UNICEF-backed enrolment program for girls in grades 10–12. The program had already begun, equipment and materials had been distributed, and girls had collected documents and attempted to register before being turned away. One school official confirmed the process was "completely canceled" due to internal Taliban disagreements. This is the latest enforcement of the Taliban's ban on girls' secondary education, in place since September 2021.
HR-WMN-02HR-MIN-01HR-CHILD-02 CEDAW Art. 10; ICESCR Art. 13; CRC Art. 28Two cases of child marriage were reported in Helmand province, Afghanistan. In Garmser district, a 6-year-old girl was married to a 60-year-old man by her fathe
Two cases of child marriage were reported in Helmand province, Afghanistan. In Garmser district, a 6-year-old girl was married to a 60-year-old man by her father for 200,000 Pakistani rupees. A separate case in Nad Ali district involved an 8-year-old girl allegedly married to an 80-year-old man. Both cases involve transactional child marriage in violation of Afghan child protection law and international human rights standards.
HR-CHILD-02HR-SGBV-01 CRC Art. 19, 6A civilian, Fida Mohammad, was killed during an armed clash between two Taliban officials — Mullah Hafiz (Taliban governor of Farah province) and Ibrahim (Talib
A civilian, Fida Mohammad, was killed during an armed clash between two Taliban officials — Mullah Hafiz (Taliban governor of Farah province) and Ibrahim (Taliban police chief of Baharak district) — in the Duabi area of Baharak district, Badakhshan. The dispute reportedly began over fishing rights. The victim was a recently married metalworker and footballer with a young daughter. Taliban authorities have not commented on the incident.
HR-LIFE-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLThe National Resistance Front confirmed that two of its commanders, Shamsuddin and Baba, were killed in a Taliban ambush in the Charsai area of Nahrin district,
The National Resistance Front confirmed that two of its commanders, Shamsuddin and Baba, were killed in a Taliban ambush in the Charsai area of Nahrin district, Baghlan province. The Taliban separately reported killing four NRF members in the same area. Both commanders had been active in the resistance against the Taliban for five years.
HR-LIFE-02HR-LIFE-01 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLTaliban forces detained two young men — Amrullah (17) and Salam (19) — in the mountains between Khost district (Baghlan) and Worsaj district (Takhar), then shot
Taliban forces detained two young men — Amrullah (17) and Salam (19) — in the mountains between Khost district (Baghlan) and Worsaj district (Takhar), then shot and killed them. The NRF's political committee confirmed the victims were civilians, not resistance members. After the killings, Taliban forces poured acid on the bodies and publicly displayed them in markets in Khost district, Baghlan. The bodies were later returned to relatives.
HR-LIFE-01HR-TORT-02HR-CHILD-02 ICCPR Art. 6; UDHR Art. 3The Freedom Front of Afghanistan announced its first guerrilla operation in Waghaz district, Ghazni province, claiming to have killed Mullah Omar Sediq, deputy
The Freedom Front of Afghanistan announced its first guerrilla operation in Waghaz district, Ghazni province, claiming to have killed Mullah Omar Sediq, deputy commander of a Taliban special unit, and seizing two weapons. The group stated the attack took place overnight on August 28–29, 2026, and noted a broader trend of increasing anti-Taliban armed activity across Afghanistan.
HR-LIFE-02HR-LIFE-01 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLTaliban intelligence agents entered the MOBY Group compound in Kabul, inspected employees' mobile phones, ordered staff to leave, and sealed two offices of Lapi
Taliban intelligence agents entered the MOBY Group compound in Kabul, inspected employees' mobile phones, ordered staff to leave, and sealed two offices of Lapis — a company affiliated with the media group. Operations at Lapis were halted and it remains unclear whether equipment was confiscated. No official explanation was provided by the Taliban. This follows a similar raid on TOLO TV's offices approximately three months earlier, during which equipment was confiscated and two TOLOnews employees were detained.
HR-EXPR-01HR-DISP-01HR-DET-01 ICCPR Art. 19; UDHR Art. 19Etilaatroz and KabulNow report Taliban mass arrests of Panjshir civilians after attacks by armed opposition groups. These include 30+ residents held at the Dash
Etilaatroz and KabulNow report Taliban mass arrests of Panjshir civilians after attacks by armed opposition groups. These include 30+ residents held at the Dashtak Special Brigade facility after Sept 17 and 20+ villagers seized from a mosque in Anaba on Aug 25. Detainees describe torture, deaths in custody and alleged summary executions. Five villages in Paryan district were forcibly evacuated. Taliban officials deny the allegations.
HR-DET-01HR-TORT-01HR-DISP-01HR-LIFE-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9An explosion at the Sham-e-Hedayat private school in Dasht-e-Barchi, western Kabul — a predominantly Hazara area — wounded 52 students, including at least 42 ch
An explosion at the Sham-e-Hedayat private school in Dasht-e-Barchi, western Kabul — a predominantly Hazara area — wounded 52 students, including at least 42 children aged 9–14 verified by UNAMA. No group has claimed responsibility. Taliban authorities allege the explosion was caused by a hand grenade and say an investigation is underway, but have released no findings. Multiple countries and international organizations have condemned the attack and called for a transparent investigation.
HR-LIFE-02HR-CHILD-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLOn August 22, 2026, an explosive remnant of war (ERW/UXO) picked up by a student near Shama-e-Hedayat School in Kabul's 18th district detonated inside the schoo
On August 22, 2026, an explosive remnant of war (ERW/UXO) picked up by a student near Shama-e-Hedayat School in Kabul's 18th district detonated inside the school, injuring more than 50 students. The object — found in an adjacent field and mistaken for a stone pen — was passed between students before falling and exploding during a school break. Several students were hospitalized; the school's finance manager stated no limbs were lost. The incident underscores the ongoing danger of ERW in and around educational environments, placing children at acute risk.
HR-CHILD-02HR-LIFE-02 CRC Art. 19, 6Taliban forces ambushed an NRF convoy in the northern Salang area as it traveled from Panjshir toward Andarab, Baghlan. Senior NRF commander Hasib Panjshiri and
Taliban forces ambushed an NRF convoy in the northern Salang area as it traveled from Panjshir toward Andarab, Baghlan. Senior NRF commander Hasib Panjshiri and at least four other fighters were killed in the clash; the fate of three additional fighters remains unknown. The NRF's political leadership confirmed Panjshiri's death.
HR-LIFE-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLTaliban morality police detained a woman and several other women/girls while they were shopping in Herat's Jebrail area. The father of one detainee reported tha
Taliban morality police detained a woman and several other women/girls while they were shopping in Herat's Jebrail area. The father of one detainee reported that Taliban authorities demanded money and two guarantors for release, and that some women remained in custody for days because their families could not meet these conditions. The detainee was reportedly wearing a long coat and observing hijab requirements at the time of arrest.
HR-DET-01HR-SGBV-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9Eleven professors from the Faculty of Medicine at Herat University formally resigned on August 20, 2026, citing insulting and degrading treatment by the Taliban
Eleven professors from the Faculty of Medicine at Herat University formally resigned on August 20, 2026, citing insulting and degrading treatment by the Taliban's Morality Police, including the imprisonment of professors for having short beards. The Taliban Morality Police had also previously detained several UN staff members in Herat for the same reason. Separately, students at Sheikh Zayed University in Khost were expelled from university dormitories for not having beards. The resignations significantly impact medical education in Herat province.
HR-TORT-02HR-DET-01HR-WMN-02HR-MIN-01 ICCPR Art. 7A bombing near a school in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul's 18th police district injured approximately 42 children. The incident drew condemnation from the US
A bombing near a school in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul's 18th police district injured approximately 42 children. The incident drew condemnation from the US, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Syria, UN agencies, and the Muslim World League. The US State Department confirmed awareness of the attack and said an investigation is underway. No perpetrator has been identified.
HR-LIFE-02HR-CHILD-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLOn August 17, 2026, unidentified assailants threw multiple grenades into the compound of the Sham-e-Hedayat private school in Dasht-e-Barchi, western Kabul — a
On August 17, 2026, unidentified assailants threw multiple grenades into the compound of the Sham-e-Hedayat private school in Dasht-e-Barchi, western Kabul — a predominantly Hazara area — wounding approximately 44 students aged 10–14, eight of them seriously. At least three required surgery. Two days later, Taliban intelligence detained four school staff members (principal, two teachers, and a security guard) for over 28 hours without publicly stated charges.
HR-LIFE-02HR-CHILD-02HR-DET-01HR-MIN-01 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLOn August 15, 2026, a Taliban Ranger vehicle transporting dozens of children for the Taliban's fifth-anniversary celebrations overturned near the Esmatullah Man
On August 15, 2026, a Taliban Ranger vehicle transporting dozens of children for the Taliban's fifth-anniversary celebrations overturned near the Esmatullah Mandi area in Spin Boldak district, Kandahar. Three children were killed and eight others were injured. The article also notes that Taliban forces compelled local residents, shopkeepers, and vendors to purchase and display Taliban flags and participate in the celebrations.
HR-LIFE-02HR-CHILD-02HR-TORT-02 ICCPR Art. 6; IHLThe mayor of Fayzabad, Badakhshan province, Habib-ur-Rahman, was killed by a magnetic IED planted in his vehicle. One companion was wounded and taken to hospita
The mayor of Fayzabad, Badakhshan province, Habib-ur-Rahman, was killed by a magnetic IED planted in his vehicle. One companion was wounded and taken to hospital. The National Resistance Front (NRF) claimed responsibility for the attack, stating they targeted the Fayzabad mayor.
HR-LIFE-01HR-LIFE-02 ICCPR Art. 6; UDHR Art. 3Taliban Morality Police arrested 18 shopkeepers in Rang-Rizan Alley, Kandahar city, on August 12, 2026. The arrests were made on charges of selling women's unde
Taliban Morality Police arrested 18 shopkeepers in Rang-Rizan Alley, Kandahar city, on August 12, 2026. The arrests were made on charges of selling women's underwear and other goods for women, and for shaving their beards — neither of which constitutes a legitimate criminal offense under international human rights law. The detentions reflect the Taliban's continued use of arbitrary morality-based enforcement against civilians engaged in lawful commerce.
HR-DET-01HR-MIN-01HR-SGBV-01 ICCPR Art. 9; UDHR Art. 9The record is what reached us and passed review. Thin coverage in a province reflects reporting conditions and access as much as the underlying situation, and absence of incidents is not evidence of absence of violations. No figure here is a national total.