United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)

Force in Play

As of October 2026: Recorded 56 civilian deaths in the latest clashes; says more than 1,100 civilians killed or injured by cross-border violence in Afghanistan so far this year

Pakistan and Afghanistan traded fire in the first days of October, and each government said it killed dozens of the other's troops. Islamabad calls the fight an "open war" and says airstrikes will continue until the Taliban reins in the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the militant group Pakistan blames for cross-border attacks.

Updated Oct 4

Rule Changes

As of June 2026: Mandate renewed until June 17, 2027

On June 6 and 7, Taliban morality police detained dozens of women and girls in Herat over how they were dressed. Protests followed. Taliban forces opened fire, killing a woman and a child.

Updated Jun 16