Bennett urges Taliban to release detained journalists ahead of press freedom day
Bennett called on Taliban to allow journalists to work without fear of arrest, harassment or retaliation.
Media
Media
Afghanistan ranks 175th in press freedom index
Indicators show deep restrictions despite slight score increase, according to Reporters Without Borders.
Media
Taliban launch government data portal to centralize information
Taliban spokesman says the platform will improve access and transparency, as media restrictions continue.
Media
Campaign seeks release of three journalists held by Taliban
Advocates call for unconditional release as concerns grow over media repression under Taliban rule.
Media
Journalist Mahdi Ansari released from Taliban prison
Ansari was freed Wednesday evening from Bagram prison and reunited with his family, the AFJC said.
Media, Security
Taliban intelligence warns media against reporting military casualties, sources say
The warning comes amid escalating cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Taliban, now in their 20th day.
Immigration, Media
Media groups urge Pakistan to halt deportations of Afghan journalists
The letter said the total number of Afghan journalists deported from Pakistan since January has reached nine.
Media
Taliban tighten media restrictions after Pakistani airstrikes, sources say
Journalists say Taliban warned domestic outlets not to report on strikes targeting Taliban military sites.
Media
Yalda Hakim wins ‘Presenter of the Year’ award
The Sky News anchor was honored by the Royal Television Society for her international reporting and on-air presence.
Media
Taliban suspend broadcasts of Rah-e-Farda TV
The move followed criticism by Mohammad Mohaqiq of the Taliban’s recent retaliatory attacks against Pakistan.