The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), in its annual Democracy Index 2024 report, has ranked Afghanistan as the most authoritarian country in the world, placing it last among 167 nations, Afintl.af reports.
The report, published by the research division of The Economist magazine, awarded Afghanistan a score of just 0.25 out of 10, highlighting the extreme repression under Taliban rule.
According to the report, Afghanistan is now more oppressive than Myanmar and North Korea, which follow closely in the rankings. The Taliban administration is classified in the “authoritarian” category, with no electoral governance, political participation, or civil liberties.
The EIU, a research institution with over 75 years of experience, provides political and economic analysis to governments, corporations, and financial institutions. With a network of 400 analysts, it assesses complex geopolitical and economic situations worldwide.
Afghanistan Ranks Last in the 2024 Democracy Index
Afghanistan’s position at the bottom of the rankings reflects its status as the most closed and repressive regime in the world. Unlike North Korea and Myanmar, which have structured governance systems, the Taliban rule without a constitution, relying solely on rigid religious decrees. Under their rule, freedoms of speech, political participation, and women’s rights have been completely eliminated. Girls’ education, women’s employment, and minority rights are also strictly banned.
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28 февраля 2025 года