Articles by Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)
Journalist Sayed Rashed Kashefi detained by General Directorate of Intelligence in Kabul
The journalist is reportedly under investigation on suspicion of collaborating with exiled media outlets.
Exiled Afghan journalists launch “Future Afghanistan” online media platform
Half of the country’s media outlets have ceased operations since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
AFJC condemns ban on publication of images in Badakhshan, Baghlan, and Nimrooz provinces
Ten provinces in Afghanistan have already banned the publication of images of living beings.
Afghanistan: “Troubling intensification in the repression of media freedoms”
The report documented at least 172 incidents affecting journalists with 22 media outlets forced to cease operations due to Taliban restrictions imposed over the past year.
“Arezo TV” in Kabul receives permission to operate and reopens after 86-day closure
The Afghanistan Journalists Center expresses deep concern about the increasing restrictions imposed on media operations across the country.
Afghanistan: AFJC reports alarming decline in radio freedom on World Radio Day
Over the past year, at least 7 radio stations have been shut down because of the restrictive orders imposed by the Taliban.
AFJC condemns closure of Begum and Jawanan radio stations in Kabul
AFJC calls for the immediate release of the detainees and the reopening of the radio stations.
Escalating repression against media freedom in Afghanistan amid Taliban’s tightening grip
The Afghanistan Journalists Center has documented 181 incidents of press freedom violations, which included the closure of 18 media outlets and the arrest of 50 journalists.