Articles by Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)
Afghan-French journalist Mortaza Behboudi released after 284 days of imprisonment in Kabul
He was arrested and accused of espionage on 7 January while seeking to obtain his work credentials from the Taliban.
The Taliban’s 13 directives: Implications for media freedom and access to information in Afghanistan
Since August 2021, the Taliban has issued at least 13 directives, which contradicted former media laws.
Afghanistan: Two more journalists detained, marking five detentions in one week
The new detentions bring the total number of journalists held this week to five. Currently, at least nine journalists are in custody in the country.
Women-run radio in Badakhshan province resumes broadcasts after shutdown
The Seday-e-Banowan [Women’s Voice] radio station has resumed operations after being suspended for a week. The Afghanistan Journalists Center said that the suspension sets a dangerous precedent.
Afghanistan: AFJC calls for cancellation of Taliban’s plan to register journalists
The Afghanistan Journalists Center said that the plan violates the essential spirit of journalism, as well as the independence of journalists.
Afghanistan: Bomb kills 3, wounds more than 30, including 16 journalists, at a press award event
The bomb attack took place during an award event marking National Journalists Day in Afghanistan.
Taliban authorities ban journalists from taking pictures and videos in Helmand province
Some leaders have argued that taking photos and videos of living bodies is against the religious code.
AFJC calls for the release of Afghan-French journalist Mortaza Behboudi
Afghan-French reporter Mortaza Behboudi was arrested on 7 January