Over 1,100 civilians killed in Afghanistan during three years of Taliban rule

In the three years since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, 1,182 civilians have been killed, with an additional 2,904 injured, Amu TV reported yesterday citing the United Nations.

The U.N. documented 15,865 security-related incidents during this period, including 361 attributed to ISIS-Khorasan, an extremist group that has intensified its activities. High-profile attacks have targeted key locations, resulting in significant casualties and widespread fear.

Despite the Taliban’s claims of restoring security, the presence of ISIS-K has been confirmed by the deaths of several Taliban officials in attacks. Anti-Taliban groups, such as the National Resistance Front and the Afghanistan Freedom Front, have also reported numerous operations against Taliban forces, with 131 documented attacks.

The U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction warns that Afghanistan now hosts thousands of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan fighters and has seen a resurgence of Al-Qaeda, which has established new training centers. As the fourth anniversary of the Taliban’s return approaches, the gap between their narrative and reality continues to grow, raising international concerns over regional stability.