The United Nations has released a detailed report raising serious concerns over arrests, torture and extrajudicial killings in Afghanistan during the four years of Taliban rule, warning of a deteriorating human rights situation in the country.
According to the UN report, at least 123 former members of the Afghan security forces were killed in 2025 alone while 131 others were subjected to various forms of torture.
The report said such incidents have continued since the Taliban returned to power, casting serious doubt on the group’s claims of general amnesty and improved governance.
The report also revealed that a former Afghan commander was shot dead in Tehran on December 24, an incident linked to a wider pattern of targeted killings connected to the Taliban era.
It added that Afghan media have reported a confession by an Afghan intelligence official who admitted involvement in several attacks, suggesting an organized network behind the ongoing violence both inside and outside Afghanistan.
The UN noted that former government officials, members of the security forces and anti-Taliban figures remain at high risk and continue to face threats, intimidation and attacks.
It said many of these actions are carried out without any transparent legal process, deepening fears of widespread impunity.
The report urged the Taliban authorities to respect international human rights law, put an end to extrajudicial actions and ensure legal protection for all citizens.
It also called on the international community to keep a close watch on the human rights situation in Afghanistan and maintain pressure for accountability and the protection of civilians.
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