The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) said it recorded 205 cases of violence, threats and other violations against journalists and media outlets over the past year, reporting a rise in repression by the Taliban.
In its annual report, the AFJC said violations increased by 13% compared with the previous year, describing 2025 as one of the most dangerous periods for journalists since the Taliban returned to power.
The group said abuses included censorship, intimidation, arbitrary detention and physical violence, adding that at least five journalists remain in Taliban custody on unclear charges.
According to the report, two journalists were killed and three injured during clashes involving Taliban forces and Pakistani troops, while 166 cases of threats and 34 instances of what it described as unlawful arrests were documented.
The Taliban have not commented on the findings.
Media advocacy organisations say restrictions on journalists have intensified over the past four years, with dozens detained or mistreated for their work. Journalists and rights groups say the measures violate international standards on freedom of expression.
The report also said the Taliban have banned live broadcasts in at least 17 provinces, a move that has forced more than 20 television stations to suspend operations.
Media workers said repression has increased further since the enforcement of the Taliban’s “morality law”, with both intelligence officials and morality police monitoring newsrooms and detaining journalists.
International rights groups have repeatedly urged the Taliban to end restrictions on the media, warning that continued repression is eroding access to independent information in Afghanistan.
