UNAMA: Space for private media in Afghanistan shrinking under Taliban policies
As a result, some private outlets have cut one-third to half of their staff, while others expect further layoffs and.
As a result, some private outlets have cut one-third to half of their staff, while others expect further layoffs and.
"The world must not look away while the Taliban seeks to silence journalism," RSF said.
The incident comes amid a recent surge in Taliban arrests of journalists and media workers across the country.
Sources said Taliban forces also seized the station’s broadcast computer equipment during the raid.
At least 10 journalists and media staff are currently detained or serving prison sentences in Afghanistan.
Hatif and Nazari were taken into custody last Thursday in Kabul by Taliban’s morality enforcers, sources said.
Media analysts said the accusations reflect the Taliban’s hard-line views on the press and on mixed-gender workplaces.
Taliban had accused him of publishing material on social media related to Afghanistan’s women’s cricket team.
According to the Taliban, the dubbed content was then distributed through various media channels.
Confirming the ban, the Afghanistan Journalists Center said the order has effectively halted all visual television programming in the province.