Articles by Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)
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.
Taliban’s Virtue and Vice authorities shut down “Zhman” radio station for violating music ban
“Zhman Radio” is the second local media outlet in Khost to be closed following recent warnings.
Takhar TV channels suspend operations amid Taliban authorities’ ban on footage of living beings
This recent ban follows previous restrictions on media activities in the province.
Taliban imposes stricter regulations on Afghan media, raising concerns over press freedom
The Taliban has introduced 21 media directives that have severely restricted press freedom.