According to the new "Rule of Law Index" report published by the "World Justice Project," Afghanistan holds the worst position among South Asian countries. In the global ranking, Afghanistan is placed 142nd out of 143 countries, with only Venezuela having a worse situation.
The report indicates that globally, Denmark, Norway, and Finland are recognized as the top three countries in terms of the rule of law. The index evaluates countries based on criteria such as "constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, open government, fundamental rights, order and security, regulatory enforcement, civil justice, and criminal justice."
Afghanistan scored very low on most of these indicators. The report shows that the country's score has been continuously declining since 2020, dropping from 0.36 in 2020 to 0.31 this year. Afghanistan's global ranking has not changed from last year.
The "World Justice Project" states in its report that for the ninth consecutive year, the rule of law has been declining in most countries worldwide. Alejandro Ponce, the project's executive director, says that the rule of law is the foundation of peaceful societies, but its erosion continues globally, and authoritarianism has taken root in many places.
The report specifically refers to the situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban's return to power. The abolition of the previous constitution and the country's governance based on the decrees of the Taliban leader are cited as reasons that have led to the severe weakening of the rule of law. Furthermore, extensive restrictions on fundamental freedoms and violations of citizens' human rights have also contributed to this low ranking.
Source: World Justice Project
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