Rawadari has reported that while civilian casualties from bombings decreased by 27.8% in 2024, other forms of human rights violations have significantly increased. At least 768 people were killed or injured due to targeted attacks, explosions, and extrajudicial killings. Targeted killings of former government employees and those accused of collaborating with Taliban opponents rose by 9.63%, while enforced disappearances following Taliban arrests increased by 70%.
Arbitrary Arrests and Torture:
Arbitrary detentions surged by 42% in 2024, reaching 885 cases. The Taliban have widely used torture methods, including hanging, electric shocks, pulling teeth with pliers, and death threats. At least 20 prisoners were killed due to torture, and 13 others died after severe mistreatment in hospitals.
Suppression of Protests and Women’s Rights:
The Taliban violently suppressed 22 out of 27 protests, arresting 42 protesters and killing two. Severe restrictions on women were imposed, banning their education in medical institutions and shutting down 31 private learning centers. Women were prohibited from working in local and international organizations, and their access to healthcare was severely restricted. The Taliban also monitored public places and businesses, barring unaccompanied women from restaurants and public transportation.
Minority Rights and Freedom of Expression:
The Taliban systematically deprived ethnic and religious minorities of government services and humanitarian aid. Shia and Ismaili communities faced institutionalized discrimination. Additionally, press freedom was drastically curtailed, with media outlets being censored and journalists required to obtain permission before publishing news.
Data Collection and Conclusion:
Rawadari gathered information for this report through local sources, journalists, activists, and official Taliban documents. The report highlights the Taliban’s efforts to suppress, threaten, and conceal human rights violations. Ultimately, Rawadari warns that Taliban policies—especially the enforcement of “Amr bil Maruf wa Nahi Anil Munkar” (Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice)—have significantly worsened the human rights situation and could constitute crimes against humanity.
