Civilian Casualties Surge in Afghanistan Since Taliban Takeover, UN Reports

The UN documented over 3,700 civilian casualties, including more than 1,000 deaths, in Afghanistan since mid-August 2021.
The majority of attacks were improvised explosive devices in populated areas carried out by the Islamic State group.
The UN expressed concern about the lethality of suicide bombings and the lack of support for victims under Taliban rule.
The Taliban government is responsible for the safety of Afghans but has enforced harsh restrictions on women and girls.
While fighting has decreased since the Taliban took over, the Islamic State continues to carry out deadly attacks across the country.