Amnesty International’s latest report reveals serious human rights violations in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s rule. Since the Taliban took control in 2021, Afghanistan has faced numerous challenges. The 2024 report highlights the severe impact of the Taliban’s policies on human rights and social stability.
The Taliban’s harsh policies and irrational restrictions have led to a humanitarian crisis, with Afghanistan struggling to cope with floods, earthquakes, and droughts. These extremist practices have made life unbearable for many Afghans.
According to the United Nations, the number of Afghans needing aid rose from 18.4 million in 2022 to nearly 29 million in 2023. This massive increase is due to a lack of resources, leading to widespread malnutrition and disease, causing a severe humanitarian crisis.
The Taliban’s restrictions have hit women hard. Limitations on employment, education, travel, and other social activities affect a significant portion of Afghan women, forcing them to quit their jobs and stay at home.
Ethnic and religious discrimination is also rampant. Hazara, Uzbek, and Tajik tribes face prejudice, causing many to migrate. In Uruzgan province, religious extremism led to the brutal killing of six people in 2023.
From August 2021 to May 2023, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) recorded 3,774 civilian casualties—1,095 deaths and 2,679 injuries—mainly due to attacks by the militant group Islamic State of Khorasan. The Taliban has failed to prevent such violence, demonstrating their lack of control.
Between January 2022 and July 2023, nearly 1,600 incidents of torture and inhumane treatment were reported in Afghanistan. Additionally, between November 2022 and April 2023, public floggings were inflicted on 274 men and 58 women, reflecting the extremist policies of the Taliban regime.
Religious minorities like Shias, Sikhs, Hindus, Christians, and Ismailis face ongoing discrimination. Meanwhile, journalists critical of the Taliban are arrested and harassed. Between 2021 and 2023, 64 journalists were detained by the Taliban, while over 80% of women in journalism had to leave their jobs due to increasing restrictions.
From August 2021 to August 2023, more than half of Afghanistan’s registered media houses were shut down. The situation is dire, with widespread violence and little hope for justice. Instead of focusing on its own people, the Taliban government supports dangerous groups like the TTP, promoting terrorism in the region.
