Afghanistan: Taliban Assault on Rights Deepens 5 Years on

In the local area, Human Rights Watch has reported on the situation in Afghanistan. The Taliban's actions have led to a deepening assault on rights in the country. A medic in an Afghan hospital is an example of those affected, having previously studied journalism and public relations before the Taliban banned women from universities. Further details on the situation are available from Human Rights Watch, including a recent image of the medic taken on February 17, 2026.