Communities at risk
Hazara, Pashtun, Tajiks, Uzbeks, Turkmen, Baluchis
Summary
After stalled peace talks with the US, the Taliban escalated its attacks on security forces and civilians in Afghanistan, resulting in a record number of civilian casualties in the first half of 2021 and the fall of the national government in August. Since taking power, the Taliban – despite initial promises of moderation and a… Read more »
Peoples Under Threat Data
| 2021 Data | Peoples under Threat value |
|---|---|
| Self-determination conflicts | 4 |
| Major armed conflict | 2 |
| Prior genocide / politicide | 1 |
| Flight of refugees and IDPs | 0.1612 |
| Legacy of vengeance - group grievance | 7.2 |
| Rise of factionalized elites | 8.6 |
| Voice and Accountability | -1.083 |
| Political Stability | -2.730 |
| Rule of Law | -1.808 |
| OECD country risk classification | 7 |
| TOTAL | 20.741 |
The overall measure for each country is based on a basket of 10 indicators. The number in each row is drawn from the source for that particular indicator. The sources of data and calculations used are detailed on the Notes to Table page.
Background
After stalled peace talks with the US, the Taliban escalated its attacks on security forces and civilians in Afghanistan, resulting in a record number of civilian casualties in the first half of 2021 and the fall of the national government in August. Since taking power, the Taliban – despite initial promises of moderation and a more inclusive approach to governance – has cracked down violently on dissent and targeted journalists, activists, former officials and other perceived opponents of the new regime. In addition to the repression of the rights and freedoms of Afghan women, another grave concern is the situation facing Afghanistan’s ethnic and religious minorities, particularly the Shi’a Hazara community who, fearing heightening persecution, have fled the country in increasing numbers. Hazaras, for years targeted by Taliban insurgents in deadly attacks, now face an even greater threat from IS-Khorasan Province militants, who in recent months have been responsible for brutal mass killings in a girls’ school, a hospital maternity ward and a mosque.