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Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
Published today, our new #SituationUpdate on Balkh Province, #Afghanistan
While the Taliban has tried to regulate arms possession and seize stocks of non-Taliban-aligned elements in the northern border province, weapons markets continue to operate there: smallarmssurvey.org/resource…
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
Two years today since the Taliban seized the Afghan arsenal. Some of the arms are moving, and leaving the country Read more in our recent Situation Update on #Afghanistan by @APWORG : bit.ly/3pvAhoW
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
NEW REPORT | Two Years Of Repression: Mapping Taliban Violence Targeting Civilians in #Afghanistan
Read it here ▶️ bit.ly/3YzCmx5
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
The Taliban’s targeting of civilians has contributed to its overall failure to guarantee security and stability, creating a humanitarian crisis while also exposing civilian communities to additional threats from other groups, notably the Islamic State.
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
The Taliban enforces oppressive restrictions, notably on women’s rights and press freedom, with violent means. This is particularly evident in Kabul, where women and journalists face brutal attacks. @APWORG @ACLEDINFO acleddata.com/2023/08/11/two…
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
2 days after the fall, Taliban pledged amnesty for ex-ANDSF, promised to respect women's rights, & press freedom. Yet, 2 years on, they've reneged, opting for a brutal repression drive, breaking all vows. Read more in our report. @APWORG @ACLEDINFO
acleddata.com/2023/08/11/two…
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
👇Important details on Taliban violence, the security situation and the targeted killings by the Taliban.
Two Years Of Repression:
Mapping Taliban Violence Targeting Civilians in Afghanistan
Our joint report with @ACLEDINFO
acleddata.com/2023/08/11/two…
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
Disturbing insights from @ACLEDINFO and @APWORG 's joint report on Afghanistan: "The Taliban’s targeting of civilians has contributed to its overall failure to guarantee security and stability..." This deep dive reveals the real situation on the ground. Essential reading to understand the current Afghan crisis. Proud of the APW team's dedication. A must read!
Two Years Of Repression:
Mapping Taliban Violence Targeting Civilians in Afghanistan
Our joint report with @ACLEDINFO
acleddata.com/2023/08/11/two…
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
A study conducted by @APWORG & @SmallArmsSurvey on arms smuggling dynamics under the Taliban in Kandahar, Helmand & Nangarhar confirms the presence of weapon markets in key border areas & highly localised weapon trafficking owing to their internal dynamics
smallarmssurvey.org/resource…
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
New report authored by @fleischnerj for the Small Arms Survey and Afghan Peace Watch)reveals that TTP and other regional arms groups continue to access US weapons despite efforts by the Taliban to clamp down on former ANDSF stockpiles. More recent reports suggest weapon smuggling
Really pleased to share my latest publication with the @SmallArmsSurvey and so proud of my team’s brave efforts @APWORG to document weapon smuggling dynamics under the TB. smallarmssurvey.org/resource…
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
“Left-behind American assault rifles command a premium: an M4 in good condition can fetch up to $2,400, a status symbol with as much cachet in the Himalayan tribal belt as a luxury handbag in Manhattan.” foreignpolicy.com/2023/07/05… My latest on #Afghanistan
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
Afghanistan: The Taliban Are Selling Left-Behind U.S. Weapons — @lynnekodonnell foreignpolicy.com/2023/07/05…
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
NEW #SituationUpdate! Smuggling Dynamics under Taliban Rule
Since the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan they have tried to clamp down on and profit from arms smuggling. In a volatile region of actors seeking weapons, this presents risks
bit.ly/3pvAhoW
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
For more details, please refer to the reports below from two prominent sources familiar with the situation in Afghanistan.
smallarmssurvey.org/resource…
@fleischnerj
foreignpolicy.com/2023/07/05…
@lynnekodonnell
@MOFA_Tajikistan @uzbekmfa @PMOIndia @IndiaToday @mfa_russia @ChinaEmbKabul @ChinaDaily @US4AfghanPeace @USAmbKabul @SR_Afghanistan @tomas_niklasson @EUDepAmbAFG @PotzelMarkus @GERonSouthAsia
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
The Taliban Are Now Arms Dealers foreignpolicy.com/2023/07/05…
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
یک نهاد ناظر بر صلح در افغانستان نسبت به خرید و فروش و تکثیر سلاح بهویژه سلاحهای امریکایی در افغانستان تحت کنترول طالبان هشدار داده است.
دیدبان صلح افغانستان در گزارشی از هلمند، قندهار و ننگرهار نوشته که بازار سلاح در این سه ولایت گرم است.
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Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
Our latest join publication with the Small Arms Survey on weapon smuggling dynamics under the Taliban. The brief authored by @APWORG’s @fleischnerj lays out clear risks for cross-border security and arms control in the region. smallarmssurvey.org/resource…
Afghan Peace Watch retweeted
Arms smuggling under the Taliban. smallarmssurvey.org/sites/de…
