The situation in Afghanistan and its causes
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Who we are
We clarify
Due to the geographical and geopolitical situation of their country, the Afghan people have been living through a tragedy since April 1978. Understanding their complex causes requires a fundamental analysis.
The Aufklärungsforum Afghanistan (AfA) e.V. was founded as an association of the Afghan diaspora in German-speaking countries with the aim of informing both the German and Afghan public about these issues.
The basis of the information is a compilation of previous publications on this website. As part of regular public expert events, the association promotes the compilation, updating and supplementation of this information.
Our core problems
Let's talk about the problems
Discover the conditions in Afghanistan, summarized in seven chapters. Learn all about the history and how it came about.
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Chapter 1 The Afghan tragedy in figures Casualty figures, flight and displacement — the toll of more than four decades of war, from the Soviet occupation to the 2021 withdrawal. Read chapter -
Chapter 2 The background to the war Geography, geopolitical position and the interests of neighbouring states — the causes without which the war in Afghanistan cannot be understood. Read chapter -
Chapter 3 Basic data Flight, population, education and healthcare — the key figures on the situation in Afghanistan. Read chapter -
Chapter 4 Data on the Afghan diaspora in Germany How many Afghans live in Germany, when they arrived — and what the federal admission programme provides for. Read chapter -
Chapter 5 About AfA e.V. Who we are, why we inform — and how Germany’s Afghanistan deployment is being reviewed. Read chapter -
Chapter 6 Literaturverzeichnis – Webinhalte All the sources and web resources our work builds on — searchable and filtered by topic. Read chapter -
Chapter 7 Literature collection A curated collection of further literature, studies and sources on Afghanistan. Read chapter
Events
Our events
Find our events here and don't miss anything. We regularly organize events where we report on the situation in Afghanistan.
Upcoming event The geostrategic importance of Afghanistan from the U.S. perspective through the ages Speaker Dr Julian Voje Public expert event with Dr Julian Voje on 29 August 2026 at the Haus der Begegnung in Königstein. Free of charge, prior registration required. Learn more 
Past event 1st public expert event Speaker Dr. Matin Baraki The first public event of AfA e.V. took place on 20.09.2025 at the Haus der Begegnung in Königstein im Taunus. Learn more Become a member
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- Location
- Frankfurter Str. 9a61462 Königstein im Taunus
- info@af-afghanistan.com
- Telefon
- +49 15510 203823