Reports

REPORT SUMMARY Since 15 August 2021, the political, social, and economic situation in Afghanistan has been seriously impacted, affecting the lives of people across the country, particularly marginalised populations such as women, children, and persons with disabilities.…

Statement by Alice Akunga, UNICEF Acting Representative in Afghanistan KABUL, 4 November 2021 - “Nine members of one family, including four girls and two boys, were reportedly killed yesterday morning when an explosive remnant of war detonated…

In This Issue: South: Winterisation assessment started in Hilmand North-east: Over 187,000 people receive food aid North: 2,408 people identified to receive humanitarian assistance East: Civilians casualties from IEDs and violence West: Returnees in need of shelter and humanitarian assistance Centre: Over…

IN THIS ISSUE Ongoing preparation for winterization support in the South Over 47,000 people receive food aid in the North-east 1,904 people identified to receive humanitarian assistance in the North Civilians injured by Improvised Explosive Devices in the East 717 people…

South: IDP returnees in need of humanitarian aid The presence of abandoned IEDs remains a threat to civilians and humanitarians in the South. 35 civilians including women and children were reportedly injured by abandoned IEDs in rural…

South: Civilians injured by IEDs 27 civilians including women and children were reportedly injured after accidentally detonating abandoned IEDs in rural areas. Most of the injured people were admitted to the Mirwais Regional Hospital in Kandahar Province. On…

Last week in South Asia and Afghanistan, the Islamic State (IS) continued attacks targeting both the Taliban and civilians in Afghanistan. State security forces intensified operations against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Pakistan, as the Pakistani…

By Oliver Weaver The recent collapse of the Western-backed government in Kabul has had many consequences to Afghanistan, but one area that has been under-reported upon is the increased risk of foreign-made weapons being now used to…

**Safety, security and access incidents Incidents of threats and violence affecting the provision of education. Africa Burkina Faso 21 September 2021: In the Pama area, Kompienga province, a male teacher was taken out of a vehicle and detained by…

South: Limited health services In the reporting period, the security situation in the south remained calm but uncertain. The presence of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) is affecting access of people to areas in Uruzgan, Hilmand, and some…