Afghanistan Protection Analysis Update, February 2026

Country: Afghanistan Source: Protection Cluster Please refer to the attached file. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2025, two 6+ magnitude earthquakes hit eastern and northern Afghanistan, intensifying protection risks and resulting needs in communities already experiencing severe, interconnected crises. Over six months after the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, and three months after the earthquake in northern Afghanistan, affected communities continue to live in tents, non-enclosed structures, or damaged homes with insuffi