Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)

Articles by Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)

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.