UNHCR records 2.9 million returns to Afghanistan in 2025

Reports described Taliban rules removing women-authored books and courses on human rights and sexual harassment from universities. The rules were issued in late August.

Internet and mobile service were cut nationwide on 29 September after provincial fiber-optic restrictions. UNAMA warned of harm to the economy and humanitarian operations.

After deadly border clashes and Pakistani airstrikes, Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Türkiye. It paused hostilities without resolving cross-border...

UNAMA warned involuntary returnees faced human rights risks, especially women, former officials, civil society members and media workers. Large-scale returns strained communities and services.

UNAMA reported civilian casualties from Pakistani airstrikes on 21–22 February, including a strike on a madrassa in Barmal district, amid escalating cross-border hostilities.

UNAMA reported 146 civilian casualties—42 killed and 104 injured—from 26 February to 2 March amid clashes and airstrikes, with eastern border communities especially exposed.

An airstrike hit Kabul’s Omid Drug Rehabilitation Hospital. UNAMA later reported at least 269 killed and 122 injured, mostly patients; Pakistan said it targeted terrorist and military infrastructure.

Security Council Resolution 2818 extended UNAMA’s mandate until 17 June 2026. The short extension kept the UN mission operating while the Council continued negotiating its role amid conflict and...

At Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye’s request, Pakistan and Afghanistan’s de facto authorities announced an Eid ceasefire for 19–24 March. Hostilities later resumed without a lasting settlement.

After at least 30 women were arrested in Herat over alleged dress-code violations, residents protested on 9 June. UNAMA said security forces killed a boy and injured several others.