AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSurveillance & Fear: Kabul residents say the Taliban’s rapidly expanding CCTV network is tightening control over daily life, with women reporting they feel constantly watched and at risk of detention for minor “violations.” Taliban Anniversary, Crisis Deepens: As the regime marks five years in power, Reuters and rights groups point to worsening humanitarian conditions, natural-disaster strain, and severe restrictions on women and girls, even as the Taliban staged a “victory day” parade. Humanitarian Fallout: Save the Children warns acute malnutrition is rising—nearly 1 in 10 children under five are acutely malnourished—while plummeting funding has shut or suspended nearly 600 health facilities. Media Crackdown: Reporters Without Borders says Taliban directives have built one of the world’s most comprehensive systems of media repression, dismantling press freedom through escalating rules and punishment. Security Pressure: UN-linked figures reviewed by Amu report nearly 34,000 security incidents during Taliban rule, with ISIS-K still behind attacks on civilians and minorities. UK Engagement: The UK’s Afghanistan envoy says dialogue must be matched by concrete action on counterterrorism, regional security, and women’s rights, alongside climate resilience support.
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