Taliban ban on images of living beings enforced in 16 provinces, Amu survey finds
The survey has found that only 11 provinces, including Kabul, Balkh and Herat, still permit television stations to broadcast such.
The survey has found that only 11 provinces, including Kabul, Balkh and Herat, still permit television stations to broadcast such.
Taliban said Nazari was arrested on July 23 on charges of “collaborating with Afghan media abroad.”
In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the outlet said it had decided to end programming in the two.
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.