Overview
The civilian population suffered widespread human rights abuses as a result of the continuing conflict. Conflict-related violence led to deaths, injuries and displacement. Civilian casualties continued to be high; the majority were killed or injured by armed insurgent groups, but a significant minority by pro-government forces. The number of people internally displaced by conflict rose to more than 2 million; about 2.6 million Afghan refugees lived outside the country. Gender-based violence against women and girls persisted by state and non-state actors. An increase in public punishments of women by armed groups applying Shari’a law was reported. Human rights defenders received threats from both state and non-state actors; journalists faced violence and censorship. Death sentences continued to be imposed; five people were executed in November. Members of the Hazara minority group and Shi’a continued to face harassment and increased attacks, mainly by armed insurgent groups.
Death penalty status
Retentionist
Retains the death penalty in law
View the Amnesty International Report 2017/18
View report - Afghanistan 2017/2018 View The Full ReportNews
Media enquiries
Media Team
+44 (0)20 3036 5566 press@amnesty.org
Our Offices
Colombo Office
Amnesty International South Asia 23/2 Horton Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka
Phone
+94 72 737 5467
Amnesty International Secretariat Office
View All Contact InfoResearch
Reports, briefings, urgent actions and UN submissions
Commentary
Analysis, opinion, personal stories and more.
Afghanistan
Meet 16 brave women human rights defenders from Afghanistan
Pakistan
Pakistan: A chance to show leadership on refugee rights
Asia and The Pacific
Women’s Rights Must Be Protected By Action, Not Rhetoric
Asia and The Pacific
“I maintain a positive attitude and recognize success”: Six South Asian women tell their stories