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.
Afghanistan: Report on the state of media after three years of Taliban rule
The Afghanistan Journalists Center recorded 181 incidents of press freedom violations over the past year.
Afghanistan: Taliban shuts down private radio station “Kawoon Ghag”
Authorities claimed that the radio station is considered to be a “property of the government”.
Taliban orders boycott of Afghanistan International TV and radio
Afghanistan Journalists Center said that it goes against the country’s media laws as it called for the lifting of the boycott.
Afghanistan: Three journalists arrested for publishing music and communicating with female listeners
The Afghanistan Journalists Center has condemned the arrests and called for the urgent release of the journalists.
CPJ calls on Taliban to drop plans to restrict Facebook access in Afghanistan
Authorities have reportedly finalized a plan to restrict or completely block access to Facebook in Afghanistan.
AFJC: Annual report on media freedom in Afghanistan
The report documents at least 139 violations of media and journalists’ rights, including 80 threats and 59 arrests.
Afghanistan: Ministry of Information and Culture urged to respect media freedom in the use of official languages
The Afghanistan Journalists Center said that the media should be free to use the national and official languages or the native languages of the country.
AFJC releases 2023 annual report on media freedom in Afghanistan
The annual report documents at least 168 instances of violations of journalists’ rights in 2023.
Afghanistan: “Radio Nasim” manager sentenced to one year in prison
According to some sources, Sultan Ali Jawadi was found guilty of “propaganda against the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” and “espionage for foreign countries.”
Afghanistan: AFJC report highlights growing threats to media freedom
The Afghanistan Journalists Center documented a total of 75 incidents violating media freedom from March to November this year.