Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)

Articles by Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)

AFJC names 2025 Afghanistan journalists of the year, highlighting resilience amid adversity

These journalists have demonstrated exceptional courage and professionalism in reporting under challenging circumstances.

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.