Articles by Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Afghanistan: Taliban shuts down private radio station “Kawoon Ghag”
Authorities claimed that the radio station is considered to be a “property of the government”.
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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.