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Afghanistan: Country Focus (2026)

This report provides an overview of the general situation in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. It examines the political context, the functioning of the de facto state administration, and the implementation of sharia.

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COI Report - Afghanistan: Country Focus

The purpose of this report is to provide information relevant for international protection status determination.

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Country Guidance: Afghanistan

This country guidance document provides an in-depth analysis of the situation in Afghanistan, focussing on the key elements of qualification for international protection.

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COI Query - Afghanistan: Major legislative, security-related, and humanitarian developments

Reference period: 1 October 2023 to 31 January 2024; 1. Recognition status and territorial control; 2. Implementation of sharia; 3. Detentions and releases of activists; 4. Security situation 5. Humanitarian situation.
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COI Query - Afghanistan: Situation of Afghan returnees from Pakistan amid the campaign linked to the ‘Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan’ (IFRP)

Reference period: 1 October to 30 November 2023; 1. Returns from Pakistan and conditions on return in Afghanistan; 2. Treatment of returnees coming from Pakistan by the Afghan de facto authorities; 3. Possibilities to return to Pakistan legally.
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COI Report – Afghanistan: Country Focus

This report contains information on the general security and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, as well as on the targeting of certain individuals.

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Country Guidance: Afghanistan

This country guidance document provides an in-depth analysis of the situation in Afghanistan, focussing on the key elements of qualification for international protection.

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Note d’orientation: Afghanistan

This guidance note summarises the conclusions of the common analysis of the situation in Afghanistan in a light user-friendly format. It focuses on the main elements of qualification for international protection.

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Ohjeasiakirja: Afganistan

This guidance note summarises the conclusions of the common analysis of the situation in Afghanistan in a light user-friendly format. It focuses on the main elements of qualification for international protection.

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Country Guidance: Afghanistan

This guidance note summarises the conclusions of the common analysis of the situation in Afghanistan in a light user-friendly format. It focuses on the main elements of qualification for international protection.

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