Afghanistan
Armed conflict involving government forces, the United States, the Taliban, and other insurgent forces has continued with laws-of-war violations by all parties. Hundreds of civilians were killed and injured in the past year in insurgent attacks, while indiscriminate airstrikes by government forces added to the civilian toll. While the Taliban have eased some restrictive practices in areas under their control, severe restrictions remain on education, free expression, and the media. The International Criminal Court authorized an investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in the conflict. The Covid-19 pandemic overwhelmed Afghanistan’s fragile health system, adding to an ongoing humanitarian emergency.
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“You Have No Right to Complain”
Education, Social Restrictions, and Justice in Taliban-Held Afghanistan
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“Disability Is Not Weakness”
Discrimination and Barriers Facing Women and Girls with Disabilities in Afghanistan
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Afghanistan: Little Help for Conflict-Linked Trauma
Government, Donors Should Expand Mental Health Programs
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Afghan Women Win Fight for Their Own Identity
Right to Be Named on Identification Cards A Boost for Equality During Peace Talks
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Afghanistan: Protecting Rights Essential in Negotiations
Amid Persistent Abuses by All Sides, Talks Shouldn’t Endanger Freedoms
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Afghanistan Prisoner Dilemma Sidelines Justice
Dispute Over Releases Highlights Need to Hear from Victims
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UK War Crime Revelations in Afghanistan Expose Justice Failings
‘Overseas Operations” Bill Risks Entrenching Impunity
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Afghanistan: Taliban Rights Efforts Fall Far Short
Abuses Persist, Protections Fragile as Peace Talks Begin
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School Closures Hurt Even More in Afghanistan
Pandemic Creates New Barriers for Women and Girls Already Facing Deep Inequality
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US Sets Sanctions Against International Criminal Court
Trump Executive Order Seeks to Thwart Justice for Victims
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Victims of Iran-Afghan Border Drowning Deserve Justice
Iranian Officials Should Cooperate in Impartial Investigation
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Afghanistan: Attack on Hospital a War Crime
Assault on Kabul Maternity Clinic Shows Cruel Disregard for Civilians
