KABUL: A new report by the Afghanistan Human Rights Center says human rights in Afghanistan are rapidly deteriorating under Taliban rule. The report accuses the Taliban of systematic violations of basic rights.
Women, journalists, and human rights activists face severe pressure, violence, and discrimination. The report says restrictions on women have increased, forcing them to live in constant fear. Female activists advocating for rights have been detained and subjected to torture and sexual violence.
Journalist arrests have also risen. Many detainees report mistreatment in custody.
The report warns that if the ban on girls’ secondary education continues until 2030, nearly 4 million girls could lose access to schooling. Taliban-run intelligence agencies, particularly Directorate 40, are reportedly operating as centers of abuse, with some detainee deaths documented.
The report says Afghanistan’s judicial system has lost independence. Decisions are made under strict interpretations of law. Women are entirely excluded from the legal system. Last year, hundreds were publicly flogged, and several received death sentences.
The report also highlights a worsening economic crisis. About 24.4 million people need humanitarian aid. Millions of children face hunger, malnutrition, and lack access to education and healthcare.
Experts warn the situation is deepening a humanitarian crisis and increasing instability across the region.
