GUIDANCE NOTE
Last update: January 2023
The lack of due process and the nature of the punishments would not qualify the justice mechanism operated by the Taliban as a legitimate form of protection. Further taking into account their record of human rights violations and discriminatory measures, it can be concluded that the Taliban do not qualify as an actor of protection who is able to provide effective, non-temporary and accessible protection.
No other actors are currently found to be in control of a significant part of the territory and able to provide protection within the meaning of Article 7 QD.