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Five Years of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan and Its Impact on the Hazara Population

On 15 August 2021, the Taliban entered Kabul and re-established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan after nearly two decades of insurgency against the Afghan government and its international allies. Five years later, the Taliban remain in control of the country. The fifth anniversary provides an opportunity not only to assess what the Taliban's rule has meant for Afghanistan in general, but also to examine its consequences for one of Afghanistan's...

The Persecution of Hazaras and Women in Afghanistan: Forced Displacement, Arbitrary Detentions, And the Pursuit of Accountability

by Dr. Homira May Rezai

September 17, 2026

Report on the side event held at the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, September 8th, 2026, Geneva, Switzerland Executive Summary On 8 September 2026, during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a side event titled “The Persecution of Hazaras and Women in Afghanistan: Forced Displacement, Arbitrary Detentions, and Pursuit of Accountability” brought together Hazara human rights defenders, survivors, legal experts, civil society representatives,...

Report on the Human Rights Situation of Hazaras During Five Years of Taliban Rule

by Bolaq Analysts Network (Bolaq)

September 26, 2026

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,...

International Women’s Day and the Plight of Afghan Women Under Taliban Rule

by Akram Gizabi

March 8, 2026

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...

Taliban’s New Law: Another Step toward Cementing a Regime of Terror and Systemic Discrimination

by Bolaq Analysts Network (Bolaq)

January 31, 2026

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...

Bolaq Analysts Network Supports Establishment of Independent Investigative Mechanism on International Crimes in Afghanistan

by Bolaq Analysts Network (Bolaq)

October 18, 2025

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...

The Hazara Genocide: A Forgotten Struggle for Survival

by Akram Gizabi

September 30, 2025

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...

Year Four Under the Taliban: What It Has Meant for Afghanistan’s Hazaras

by Akram Gizabi

September 16, 2025

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...