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Afghanistan
The Taliban are persecuting and committing other egregious human rights violations against ethnic and religious minorities, women and girls, and perceived opposition groups since retaking control of Afghanistan in August 2021. ISIS-K, an Islamic State affiliate, have also systematically targeted ethnic and religious minorities, particularly the Hazara community. Growing restrictions on targeted groups within the country put civilians at great risk.
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Policy Options for Preventing Mass Atrocities in Afghanistan
There are warning signs of mass atrocities in Afghanistan. This August 2023 report identifies concerning trends and scenarios that warrant the international community’s attention. It shares policy recommendations to anticipate, prevent, and respond to mass atrocities.
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Risk of Mass Killing
Our assessment, from the Early Warning Project, estimates the risk of mass killing in Afghanistan over the next year.
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More Dangerous By the Day: The Taliban’s Attack on Women and Girls
Women and girls in Afghanistan are enduring deepening human rights violations and waves of violence. A group of UN experts says the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls may amount to gender persecution, a crime against humanity.
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Museum Statement on the Hazara
The Museum is deeply concerned about grave threats facing many segments of Afghan society, including women and girls. In particular, we are concerned about ethnic and religious minorities, who face a risk of crimes against humanity or even genocide.
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Four Ways the U.S. Can Help Prevent Mass Atrocities in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s takeover has increased the risk of mass atrocities. Here’s how the United States can help prevent them.
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Urgent Action Needed: Hazaras in Afghanistan Under Attack
Since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the risk of mass atrocities has increased for vulnerable groups, including ethnic and religious minorities. The Hazara community is experiencing increasing and widespread attacks by ISIS-KP and the Taliban alongside a history of persecution, necessitating an immediate response by the US and other governments.
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Women and Hazara in Afghanistan Face Heightened Risk of Mass Atrocities After Taliban Takeover
While the Taliban takeover threatens civilians across Afghanistan, the country’s women and girls and Hazara populations are at particular risk of mass atrocities. Even prior to the Taliban’s seizing control of the country, the Early Warning Project’s Statistical Risk Assessment ranked Afghanistan second in the world for the risk of a new onset of mass killing of civilians in 2020–21.
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