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Reports & Analysis
Original reporting by the Afghan Witness team

27 Sept 2023

ALM and Loy Paktia Freedom Front claim use of drones against Taliban, but content is manufactured

AW investigators found that the content posted by both groups was fabricated using old satellite imagery and other content readily available online – likely an attempt to appear more technologically advanced than in reality.

30 Aug 2023

Content released by ISKP indicates fewer and smaller cells

Analysis also reveals an absence of larger weaponry that was prominent in previous images released by the group.

23 Aug 2023

After the Fall: journalism in Afghanistan under the Taliban

Afghan Witness reflects on some of the key takeaways of the project’s collaborative event with Etilaatroz. How have Afghan media outlets had to adapt under Taliban rule – and how can open source help them?

16 Aug 2023

Reported journalist arrests hit 2023 high as Taliban introduce ID cards

At least 13 journalists were reportedly arrested by the Taliban between July 20 and August 13.

7 Aug 2023

Violence during Muharram ceremonies in Kabul

While events around the country took place largely peacefully, uniformed Taliban were recorded violently breaking up events in the capital.

20 Sept 2023

Female hunger strikers face criticism, denial, and hate speech online

While the protest garnered widespread support on social media, the women involved were also targeted with a range of criticism and hate speech.

24 Aug 2023

Options are limited for Afghan female students hoping to study

Afghan women and girls are seeking education opportunities outside of Afghanistan – but for many, numerous obstacles stand in their way.

18 Aug 2023

Explosion in Khost reportedly targeting Pakistani Taliban members

The incident triggered various reactions and claims on both sides of the border – and is set against a backdrop of rising political tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban.

15 Aug 2023

Two years of Taliban rule: documenting human rights abuses using open source

Report by Afghan Witness details more than 3,000 claims of human rights violations in Afghanistan under Taliban rule

1 Aug 2023

Claims of Taliban killings of former ANDSF and family members continue to surface, including female officer

While cases are difficult to fully verify, there has been a steady stream of claims since the Taliban’s return to power.

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