KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban on Tuesday suspended the operations of Rah-e-Farda Television, a private broadcaster based in Kabul over “staff complaints” and “unpaid salaries.”
In a statement, the Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture cited “repeated complaints” from journalists and employees about years of unpaid salaries and benefits as the reason for the suspension.
The Taliban’s Media Complaints and Violations Commission said it had summoned the channel’s management several times, offering recommendations to address the salary disputes, but claimed that no corrective action was taken. The commission also alleged that some staff members faced threats from the station’s management.
The case has now been referred to the Taliban’s judiciary, and the television station’s operations will remain suspended pending a court decision, the commission said.
Sources confirmed to Amu TV that a delegation from the Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture entered the station’s offices on Tuesday and sealed the broadcasting facilities.
Founded in 2006 by Mohammad Mohaqiq, a prominent political figure, Rah-e-Farda became known for its Persian-language programming covering political, social, and cultural issues. Its headquarters are located in Kabul.
Since the Taliban returned to power, independent media outlets in Afghanistan have faced growing restrictions, including censorship, closures, and increased pressure on journalists.
