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Afghan Witness Violence Foreign relations Security

Dec 19

Involvement of Afghans in Dera Ismail Khan suicide attack raises tensions with Pakistan

The recent Tehreek Jihad Pakistan attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province raises tensions between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan as evidence of Afghans’ involvement emerges.

Eyes on Russia Russia Ukraine Avdiivka

Dec 18

Devastation in Avdiivka: Mapping damage to civilian infrastructure since the full-scale invasion

Avdiivka, a small city 13 kilometres to the north of Donetsk city, has been at the forefront of Russia’s war in Ukraine since 2014. Prior to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, fighting for the city was emblematic of the broader war in the Donbas and centred on the city’s industrial zone to the south-east. Occasional flare-ups between Russian-backed separatists and Ukrainian forces (such as in January-February 2017) would result in the shelling of the residential areas of Avdiivka, however this was irregular.

Afghan Witness Forced Displacement Foreign relations Immigration

Nov 29

Taliban response to Pakistan expulsion of refugees: support announced, but poor conditions reported

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

Afghan Witness Public punishments Investigations

Nov 28

One year of Sharia punishments

Afghan Witness' in-depth analysis of judicial practices and human rights implications under Taliban rule

Afghan Witness Media Hate Speech Women's rights

Nov 23

'Violence behind a screen': Event Recap

Afghan Witness reflects on some of the key takeaways of the project’s event on 21 November 2023 with Shaharzad Akbar, Francesca Gentile and Nina Jankowicz. How has online abuse affected Afghan women and what can be done about it?

Sudan Witness

Nov 23

Terror in Ardamata: Civilians detained following reports of torture and executions in the city

WARNING: This report contains descriptions of graphic violence. لقراءة المقال بالعربية Summary: Two geolocated videos show men in...

Myanmar Witness Mutilation Sagaing Beheading

Nov 20

Beheadings in Pale Township (GRAPHIC)

Myanmar Witness investigated reports that three people had been beheaded in Pale township.

Afghan Witness Violence Hate Speech Disinformation Women's rights

Nov 17

Violence behind a screen: rising online abuse silences Afghan women

Social media has provided a crucial platform for Afghan women since the Taliban takeover, but a new investigation by Afghan Witness reveals how those who dare to speak out are facing a torrent of abuse online. The impacts are devastating for women’s political participation – both online and off.

Afghan Witness Security Violence Investigations

Nov 10

Increase in claimed ISKP attacks in Afghanistan

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