This map indicated that the Taliban had the capacity to disrupt security in just over half of Afghanistan in November 2007.
= Average of 1 or more insurgent attacks per week, according to public record of attacks. It is highly likely that many attacks are not publicly known.
= Based on number of attacks and local perceptions (Frequency of Taliban sightings)
= Based on number of attacks and local perceptions (Frequency of Taliban sightings)
It is evident from the map that the attacks follow the main supply route through the south of the country and also the major supply routes allowing goods in and out of the country. Clearly, the Taliban are active and disrupting traffic flow along these roads.
NOTE: Map statistics are based upon publicly recorded attacks and local perceptions of Taliban presence
Dark Pink: Permanent Taliban Presence (72% in 2008)
= Average of one or more insurgent attacks per week, according to public record of attacks. It is highly likely that many attacks are not publicly known.
Light Pink: Substantial Taliban Presence (21% in 2008)
= Based on number of attacks and local perceptions (Frequency of Taliban sightings)
Grey Areas: Light Taliban Presence (7% in 2008)
= Based on number of attacks and local perceptions (Frequency of Taliban sightings)
The colour coded dots on the map represent civilian, military or insurgent fatalities since January 2008
Red = civilian fatalities
Green = military fatalities
Yellow = insurgent fatalities
Kabul Map One - Basic city map, detailing police districts and key landmarks
Kabul Map Two - Civilian casualties and kidnappings since January 2008
This map details all international and civilian casualties and kidnappings that have taken place since January 2008.
NOTE: Map statistics are based upon publicly recorded attacks and local perceptions of Taliban presence
West: Canadian journalist
North East: Dutch journalist in Surobi district
North West: French journalist
Gun Killing = assassination of a foreign civilian
South: Murder of British aid worker Gayle Williams
Near centre: Murders of DHL workers David Giles (British) and Jason Bresler (South African)
Centre: Attack on the Serena Hotel
Red and yellow explosion = Attacks resulting in Afghan civilian casualties in the city
The larger the explosion symbol is on the map, the higher the casualty toll.
Kabul Map Three
With Taliban presence intensifying and spreading throughout the city, criminal activity has been given space to flourish, increasing significantly in recent months. The fluidity of non-state actors means that it can be impossible to distinguish between Taliban inspired insurgent and pure criminal activities.
NOTE: Map statistics are based upon publicly recorded attacks and local perceptions of Taliban presence
This map gives an indication of the Taliban/criminal presence in Kabul.
Dark pink: High Taliban / criminal activity
Light pink: Substantial Taliban / criminal activity
Grey: Low Taliban / criminal activity
Kabul Map Four
Road access in and out of the city
Of the four doors of Kabul, being the roads leaving Kabul in each of the four directions, three of the doors are now compromised by Taliban activity. The roads to the West towards the Afghan National Ring Road through Wardak to Kandahar are not safe for Afghan or international travel by the time one reaches the entrance to Wardak province, which is about thirty minutes from the city limits. The road south to Logar as well is no longer safe for Afghan or international travel. The road east to Jalalabad is not safe for Afghan or international travel once one reaches the Sarobi Junction which is about an hour outside of the city. Of the two roads leaving the city to the north only one the road towards the Panjshir valley, Salang tunnel and Mazar is considered safe for Afghan and international travel. The second road towards the north which leads to the Bagram Air Base is frequently used by foreign and military convoys and subject to insurgent attacks.
NOTE: Map statistics are based upon publicly recorded attacks and local perceptions of Taliban presence
