The United nations assistance mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has published a new investigative report on victims of armed conflict in the country. According to the report, between January 2009 and the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, the deaths of approximately 40,000 civilians and the injuries of more than 77,000 civilians in Afghanistan were documented.
UNAMA said the report was prepared based on findings from research conducted in 2024 and 2025. The research was carried out by the Human Rights Service of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, with the aim of examining the experiences, challenges, and needs of victims of armed conflict and their families.
The report primarily examines the period beginning with the U.S.-led military intervention in Afghanistan in 2001 and continuing until the Taliban takeover of Kabul on August 15, 2021. In its assessment, UNAMA focused on the circumstances of victims and the impact of armed conflict on their lives.
The findings are based on interviews with 195 victims of armed conflict and their family members. Representatives of 23 nongovernmental organizations working to address the needs of victims, as well as 23 officials of the Taliban authorities, were also interviewed as part of the research.
UNAMA said the purpose of the study was to gain a better understanding of victims’ experiences and assess their needs across various areas. The mission emphasized that the report’s findings provide a picture of the human impact of armed conflict and the circumstances faced by victims in Afghanistan.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
