Freedom of the Press 2007: Afghanistan
26 March 2008
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Recent articles in Afghanistan
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.