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More than 1,000 Afghan civilians have died in bombings and other forms of violence since foreign forces left the country, and the Taliban took power in 2021, according to the United Nations.
The UN mission in Afghanistan has said that in the period August 15, 2021 – May 2023, 1,095 civilians were killed and 2,679 were injured.
Most of the deaths – over 700 – were caused by improvised explosive devices, including suicide bombs in public places such as mosques, education centers and markets.
According to the UN mission, the extremist group, the Islamic State, continues to pose a challenge to Afghanistan’s security.
The Taliban have said they are focused on national security and have carried out several raids against Islamic State in recent months.
According to them, Afghanistan has faced security challenges for several decades, and that under the leadership of the Taliban, the situation has improved.
Since returning to power in August 2021, the Taliban have begun implementing harsh regulations and laws, including banning women and girls from attending school beyond the sixth grade.
Despite national and international pressure, the Taliban have not said they will reopen schools for girls.
No government in the world has yet recognized the Government headed by the Taliban in Afghanistan. /REL
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