Afghans[a] are the citizens and nationals of Afghanistan. They are composed of various ethnic groups, of which Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks are the largest.

6 days ago · Afghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia. Lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and …

Jul 18, 2025 · The surge in the number of Afghans forced or compelled to return to Afghanistan this year is creating a multi-layered human rights crisis requiring the urgent attention of the …

Dec 25, 2025 · Stay on top of Afghanistan latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

3 days ago · Afghanistan is a landlocked country. Because of its geographic location, it has served as a crossroads for traders and conquerors from all points on the compass, and its …

Sep 10, 2025 · After more than four decades of conflict and instability in Afghanistan, an estimated 23.7 million Afghans - over half of the population, including women and girls - are in …

Afghans come from various ethnic backgrounds. The largest ethnic groups are Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks, who make up approximately 90–95% of the population of Afghanistan.

Aug 16, 2025 · Over the course of the past four years since the Taliban took control of Kabul, plunging Afghanistan into a humanitarian crisis and stripping away women's rights, millions of …

Dec 22, 2025 · Afghans in Pakistan forced to leave as camp demolished As tensions with Kabul rise, Islamabad is ramping up its deportation drive targeting Afghan refugees.

Jul 24, 2025 · Afghans returning to their country face “serious violations” of their human rights committed by the Taliban de facto authorities, according to a United Nations report published …