A Stable and Peaceful Afghanistan

The Situation Today

• 40,000+Civilians killed, 2009 to August 2021UNAMA
• 108Civilian casualties, first quarter of 2025Down from about 10,000 a year
• 269+Civilians killed, first quarter of 2026Cross-border strikes (UNAMA)
• 1,701Casualties from ISKP attacksAugust 2021 to May 2023

Figures are from published sources, set out in full on the topic pages below and in The State of Afghanistan 2026.

What We Call For

• Extremism and terrorism rejected in all forms.
• No safe haven for groups that threaten Afghans, their neighbours or the region.
• Protection for the communities targeted by bombings.
• Justice for the civilian victims of the war.

Explore the Data

• Security & ConflictCivilian casualties before and after 2021.
• Humanitarian SituationHunger, returns, disasters and aid.

Our Core Principles

• Democracy & Inclusive GovernanceA government accountable to its people.
• Human RightsEqual rights for all, including women and minorities.
• Education for AllEvery girl and every boy in a classroom.
• Rule of LawInstitutions that answer to the people, not to force.
• Economic OpportunityJobs, investment and responsible use of natural resources.
• Freedom of ExpressionThe right to speak, write, gather and believe without fear.
• A Stable and Peaceful AfghanistanNo safe haven for extremism or terrorism.
• A Connected AfghanistanEngaged with its region and the world.