Afghanistan - Analysis Updates

Key Messages Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes are expected to continue through April in Faryab, Ghor, and Daykundi, driven by the combined impacts of drought, weak economic conditions, and limited...

Key Messages Below-average cumulative precipitation during the rainy season (October 1, 2025, through March 25, 2026) conditions are seen in most parts of the country. Average to above-average...

Major legislative, security-related, and humanitarian developments 1. Legislative developments On 4 January 2026, the de facto government issued a ‘Criminal Procedure Code for Courts’. There was no...

Unaffordable food, not scarcity, driving child hunger across the Middle East and Eastern Europe, new World Vision brief finds 27 March 2026 – Hunger across parts of the Middle East and Eastern Europe...

Overview Afghanistan, a country deeply impacted by decades of conflict, has seen widespread displacement, affecting millions of its citizens. The ongoing instability and economic hardships have led...

by Aref Dostyar, CJ Pine, and George A. Lopez On March 16th, 2026, the UN Security Council took the rare step of extending the mandate of the UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for just three months...

OVERVIEW “People try to avoid unnecessary celebrations and traditions. They avoid paying for health and education services that are not essential. They try to eat less and lower quality food. People...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2025, two 6+ magnitude earthquakes hit eastern and northern Afghanistan, intensifying protection risks and resulting needs in communities already experiencing severe,...

Key Messages Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes are expected in Faryab, Ghor, and Daykundi provinces through April 2026, where poor households are completely market reliant with severely limited...

This Gender Alert has been developed by Afghanistan’s Operational Gender Coordination Group, with the Regional Operational Coordination Group for the Eastern Region. This Gender Alert is based on...

“Today, by the grace of God, there is no war in our country, but other problems have replaced it, such as poverty, unemployment, returnees, and migration, as well as homelessness because of floods,...

Background and Issues In August 2021, shocking footage circulated widely through global media. On the runway of Kabul International Airport, what appeared to be a large military transport aircraft...

Summary of Crisis and Key Findings Afghanistan faces a harsh winter at a moment of heightened vulnerability and escalating humanitarian need. After multiple years of compounding shocks, families have...

Introduction In 2025, Afghanistan experienced two overlapping earthquakes. This Gender Analysis examines how gender shaped the needs, risks, and access to assistance across the earthquake recovery...

Key Messages Average to above-average cumulative precipitation (October 1, 2025, through February 25, 2026) conditions are seen in the central, northern, and northeastern parts of the country...

KEY DEVELOPMENTS Clashes between the Interim Taliban Authority (ITA) forces and the Pakistani military have escalated since 21 February, with both parties engaging in fighting along the Durand Line...

OVERVIEW Households in Aybak district have faced steadily worsening challenges in meeting basic needs in recent years, especially in the last 12 months, driven in particular by rising unemployment,...

CONTEXT Afghanistan experienced large-scale return movements in 2025, with an estimated 2.9 million Afghan returns. These movements reflected a shift in the profile of returnees, many of whom had lived...

Introduction The purpose of this report is to provide information relevant for the assessment of applications for international protection from Afghan nationals, and in particular for use in updating...

Key Messages Countrywide, food and income constraints are expected to be most severe during the February to April lean season. Access to food and income will most likely be the most constrained in...