Taliban expand ban on images of living beings to three more provinces, watchdog says
The AFJC said it obtained voice messages from Taliban officials, shared via WhatsApp groups that include journalists and provincial authorities.
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Watchdog: Taliban carried out 53 media raids in past year
The report describes 1403 as “the most difficult year” for free expression in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power.
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Taliban ban women’s voices on Kandahar media, journalist group says
The directive outlines four new restrictions for local radio stations in Kandahar.
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Two Kabul radio stations allowed to resume operations under Taliban restrictions
However, the organization reported that two journalists from these outlets remain in Taliban custody with no sign of their release.
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Afghanistan marks National Journalists’ Day amid rising press restrictions
Figures show that 4,748 journalists, including 747 women, are currently working in the country's media.
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Press freedom in Afghanistan faces severe crackdown, violations up 24%: Report
The AFJC report highlights a deepening crackdown on the media, driven by an unclear and divided Taliban media policy.
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Trump orders deep cuts to Voice of America, other federal agencies
The order instructs the agencies to scale back their activities to the bare minimum required by law, eliminating any programs.
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Afghan journalists at UN urge action against Taliban’s repression of media
Some participants advocated for continued economic and political sanctions on the Taliban.
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Taliban ban halts state TV broadcasting in Farah: AFJC
In a statement, the AFJC said Farah is now the seventh province where the Taliban have officially enforced restrictions on.