The present report is the result of a comprehensive and documented study of the situation of the Hazara community in Afghanistan during the five years of Taliban rule (from August 2021 to August 2026). Bolaq Report – The Situation of the Hazaras During the Fourth Year of the Taliban Rule The return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 marked a profound transformation in the country’s political,...
March 8, 2026 Listen to Audio version of this article on Bolaq’s YouTube Channel Introduction Every year on March 8, the world observes International Women’s Day, a global moment dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements and advancing the struggle for gender equality. What began as a movement for labor rights and suffrage more than a century ago has evolved into a worldwide platform for addressing persistent injustices faced by women. While...
Press Release January 25, 2026 Listen to Audio version of this article on Bolaq’s YouTube Channel The Bolaq Analysts Network (Bolaq), as an independent human rights institution, condemns in the strongest possible terms the Taliban’s issuance of the new “Criminal Court Principles.” The content of this recently ratified document is not a conventional legal text, but an ideological and highly radical tool designed to consolidate authoritarian rule, systematically suppress...
October 14, 2025 Bolaq Analysts Network “Bolaq”, an organization dedicated to conducting in-depth research and investigations to uncover truths about Afghanistan's past and present, proudly supports the establishment of an ongoing independent investigative mechanism on international crimes in Afghanistan. This initiative, recently decided by the United Nations Human Rights Council, marks a significant step towards ensuring accountability and justice for the people of Afghanistan. Bolaq's mission is deeply rooted in...
Introduction Listen to Audio version of this article on Bolaq’s YouTube Channel Among the many tragedies of modern and pre-modern history, the plight of the Hazara people stands as one of the least recognized yet most persistent. Often referred to as the “forgotten victims” of ethnic persecution, the Hazara community has endured centuries of systematic violence, marginalization, and attempts at eradication. While the term “genocide” carries weighty legal and moral...
Listen to Audio version of this article on Bolaq’s YouTube Channel On August 15, 2025, Afghanistan entered the fourth year since the Taliban’s return to power. For the country’s Hazara community this period has been marked by a complex mix of insecurity, shrinking civic space, economic freefall, and steadily tightening religious and social controls. The headline story is familiar: the Taliban consolidated territorial control and reduced battlefield violence. But zoom...
August 15, 2025 Bolaq Analysts Network (BAN) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental research and advocacy organization that publishes comprehensive and unbiased research on Afghanistan's various social, political, and economic issues. This organization is registered in the United States. We monitor the situation in Afghanistan and document the conduct of the Taliban visa-vis the people of in accordance with international standards and carry out research in connection with various issues, especially...
Author: Anis Rezaei People were hastily—anxiously, even—rushing past each other to catch the next train. Just another normal day at a train station in our fast-paced city: London. My nephew J and I were walking up the stairs to reach the platform. I was immersed in the crowd, yet attentive to his energetic and playful conduct as we embarked on our expedition. We were midway up the stairs when, to...
