Herat protest against women’s arrests ends in lethal force

UNHCR estimated 2.9 million Afghan returns in 2025, many under adverse conditions. Limited housing, work and services deepened the humanitarian strain on returnees.

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.

Resolution 2822 extended UNAMA until 17 June 2027 and requested a strategic review of the mission. The Council renewed its presence amid a worsening Afghanistan–Pakistan conflict, humanitarian needs...

UNAMA confirmed 28 civilians killed and 49 injured in Pakistani airstrikes in Paktya, Paktika and Kunar. Pakistan acknowledged the strikes.

UNAMA reported on human rights, cross-border civilian casualties and enforcement of hijab requirements in Herat for April–June 2026.

UNAMA said survivors of decades of conflict continued to face physical, psychological, social and economic harm, often without justice or assistance. It called for a victim-centered response.

The ICC unsealed 2025 warrants for Haibatullah Akhundzada, Abdul Hakim Haqqani, Habibullah Agha and Neda Mohammad Nadim over alleged gender persecution. Warrants do not establish guilt.