Media

Taliban crush media freedom in Afghanistan, HRW reports

HRW has called on the Taliban to immediately end arbitrary detentions, torture, and restrictions on media freedom.

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Shamshad TV resumes broadcasting after brief suspension

No further details were provided about the cause of the suspension or the nature of the discussions with authorities.

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Shamshad TV broadcasts suspended

According to multiple sources, transmissions ceased at approximately 9:30 p.m. local time.

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Media, Security

Sources: One journalist killed, another wounded in border clashes

Both journalists were affiliated with the Taliban-controlled state broadcaster.

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Sources: Analysts avoiding local media interviews over security concerns

Several political and security analysts in Afghanistan are declining to speak with domestic media outlets due to growing security fears,.

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Sources: Taliban restrict home Wi-Fi and fiber internet access in Kandahar

Earlier this week, residents in the northeastern province of Kunduz said Taliban had ordered a temporary shutdown of fiber-optic internet.

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Amnesty calls for immediate release of Mahdi Ansari from Taliban custody

In a statement, Amnesty said the Taliban must end what it described as an “organized campaign” against Ansari and other.

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Amu begins airing Deutsche Welle programs via satellite across Afghanistan

The partnership, announced in a joint statement, is aimed at providing the Afghan people with access to free and uncensored.

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Nai in Exile: Taliban internet shutdown violates rights of 40 million Afghans

Fiber-optic services were cut across the country Monday evening, followed by mobile internet outages.

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UN marks access to information day as Afghans face Taliban restrictions

Afghan journalists and human rights activists say access to information has been severely restricted under Taliban rule.

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