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Afghanistan conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 25 organized-violence events in Afghanistan, down -70% from 84 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 73.
The 12-month total for Afghanistan stands at 165 events and 895 estimated deaths. That is -20% on the previous 12 months. 84% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 610.
Violence in the last 90 days was concentrated in Badakhshan province (4), Hirat province (3), Kunar province (2), which together account for 36% of recorded events.
The most frequently recorded parties over the last 12 months were Government of Afghanistan, Government of Pakistan, AFF.
Events in Afghanistan, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badakhshan province | 4 | +33% | 7 | 10 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Hirat province | 3 | +200% | 7 | 18 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Kunar province | 2 | -90% | 24 | 60 | 13 May 2026 |
| Nangarhar province | 2 | -78% | 17 | 48 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Paktika province | 2 | -67% | 10 | 43 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Kabul province | 1 | -50% | 11 | 292 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Kunduz province | 1 | -50% | 6 | 0 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Baghlan province | 1 | new | 5 | 6 | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Takhar province | 1 | new | 5 | 0 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Khost province | 0 | -100% | 15 | 61 | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Kandahar province | 0 | -100% | 12 | 98 | 26 Apr 2026 |
19 further first-level administrative areas had fewer than 5 recorded events in the last 12 months and are not listed separately.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2026 | — | Government of Pakistan vs TTP State-based, 36 civilian | 36 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | — | Government of Pakistan vs TTP State-based, 13 civilian | 13 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Badakhshan province | Government of Afghanistan vs AFF State-based | 6 |
| 13 May 2026 | Kunar province | Government of Afghanistan vs Government of Pakistan State-based, 5 civilian | 5 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | Badakhshan province | Government of Afghanistan vs IS State-based | 3 |
| 4 May 2026 | Kunar province | Government of Afghanistan vs Government of Pakistan State-based, 3 civilian | 3 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Hirat province | Government of Afghanistan vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Hirat province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 2 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Paktika province | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Paktika province | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Afghanistan | 152 | 781 |
| Government of Pakistan | 95 | 831 |
| AFF | 23 | 6 |
| IS | 10 | 40 |
| NRF | 10 | 6 |
| Unidentified armed group | 6 | 8 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 139 | 84% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 26 | 16% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2,482 | 19,784 | |
| 2018 | 3,724 | 26,895 | |
| 2019 | 4,682 | 30,435 | |
| 2020 | 3,317 | 20,834 | |
| 2021 | 4,512 | 36,386 | |
| 2022 | 441 | 1,653 | |
| 2023 | 196 | 379 | |
| 2024 | 237 | 357 | |
| 2025 | 153 | 332 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 115 | 689 |
Annual figures from the UCDP GED main release (through the last full year) plus Candidate Events for the current year, which are provisional.
Recent reports and news
Humanitarian reports (ReliefWeb)
- Afghanistan: EMR Polio Bulletin - Issue No. 1458, Week 36 (ending on 13/09/2026) ReliefWeb, 16 Sep 2026
- Afghanistan - Flow Monitoring Update (30 August - 12 September 2026) ReliefWeb, 16 Sep 2026
- Afghanistan: Monthly Market Report Issue 75: August 2026 ReliefWeb, 16 Sep 2026
- Afghanistan Protection Cluster Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Protection Monitoring January 2025 ReliefWeb, 14 Sep 2026
- Afghanistan: Monthly Protection Update - July 2026 ReliefWeb, 14 Sep 2026
- European Union and FAO join forces to boost climate resilience of agrifood systems in Afghanistan ReliefWeb, 14 Sep 2026
- Afghanistan: Humanitarian Update, August 2026 ReliefWeb, 14 Sep 2026
- Afghanistan: Weekly Market Report: Issue 310: Week 1 - September 2026 ReliefWeb, 14 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Afghanistan in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 165 organized-violence events in Afghanistan between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 895 deaths.
Is violence in Afghanistan increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (25) were down -70% from the preceding 90 days (84).
Which regions of Afghanistan are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Badakhshan province (4), Hirat province (3), Kunar province (2), Nangarhar province (2), Paktika province (2).
What kind of violence is recorded in Afghanistan?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Afghanistan, 84% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Candidate Events for the current year are provisional and may be revised in the next annual GED release. See methodology.