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Freedom in the World 2021

Afghanistan

Not Free
27
100
PR Political Rights 13 40
CL Civil Liberties 14 60
Last Year's Score & Status
27 100 Not Free
Global freedom statuses are calculated on a weighted scale. See the methodology.
The full Freedom in the World 2021 narrative report for Afghanistan will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Other Freedom House Afghanistan content can be found on the Afghanistan portal page.

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  • Global Freedom Score

    27 100 not free