Afghanistan

Official speech targeting Jews: Taliban Vice and Virtue Minister Khalid Hanafi said in April 2025 that Jews carry out missions against sharia, and was reported in September 2026 to have called Jews "animals".

Last reviewed 26 Oct 2026

1. 2023
   No Jewish community or government action recorded
   The report states there are no known Jews in the country.
   Source: US State Department, 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom