Afghan journalist arrested by police in Islamabad
Witnesses reported that he was walking home from a mosque when he was approached and arrested by police.
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Afghan journalist Salma Niazi wins international awards for bravery and journalism
The awards were presented during the One Young World Summit held this week in Munich.
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Fifth anniversary of Yama Siawash’s death
Siawash died when explosives planted in his vehicle detonated near his residence in the Macroryan neighborhood of the capital.
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RSF condemns Taliban for broadcasting ‘forced confessions’ of journalists
The organization called on the Taliban to immediately release journalist Mahdi Ansari and six others who remain in arbitrary detention.
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UN chief warns of rising dangers for journalists, citing global impunity
“Media professionals around the globe face mounting perils in their pursuit of truth,” Guterres said.
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Nai in Exile: Taliban have turned media into ‘propaganda tool’
“They are using them — coercively and systematically — as tools for political messaging, indistinguishable in function from state-run outlets,".
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Afghan journalist released from police custody in Islamabad
In a message to Amu, Seylani said he was arrested Wednesday in the Faisal Town area.
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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.