Media
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Tamadon TV Chief: Removal of Equipment Before Court Ruling Is Illegal
DID Press: Jawad Mohseni, head of Tamadon TV, has warned that unidentified individuals are reportedly transferring equipment and assets belonging to the broadcaster from its headquarters in Kabul, describing any such action before a final court decision as unlawful. In…
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AFJC Condemns Taliban Raid on Tamadon TV
DID Press: Afghanistan Journalists Center has strongly condemned the raid by Taliban forces on the office of Tamadon TV in Kabul and the suspension of its operations, calling it a continuation of systematic restrictions on press freedom in Afghanistan. The…
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Taliban Raid Tamadon TV; Broadcast Halted and Staff Expelled
DID Press: A staff member of Tamadon TV has told DID Press that Taliban forces entered the media outlet with a heavy presence, halted broadcasting, and briefly blocked employees from accessing newsroom departments. No injuries have been reported so far.…
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Tamadon TV Faces Uncertainty Following Raid by Taliban Forces
DID Press: Reports indicate that forces of the Taliban have raided the headquarters of Tamadon Television in Kabul, raising concerns that the broadcaster could be forced off air during the sensitive period leading up to Tasua and Ashura. According to…
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Media Watchdog Warns of Rising Security Threats against Media, Journalists in Kabul
DID Press: An Afghan media support organization raised serious concerns over a growing wave of security threats targeting independent media outlets and journalists in capital Kabul, warning that reporters risk becoming direct targets amid escalating political and border tensions. In…
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Rah-e-Farda Media Resumes Operations Under New Ownership
DID Press: The radio and television network Rah-e-Farda has resumed operations after several months of suspension and asset confiscation, now operating under new owners and a fresh license issued by the Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture in Afghanistan. Originally…
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Minab Tragedy Photo Wins Top International News Photography Award
DID Press: Iranian photographer Morteza Akhondi has won first place in the News Photography category of the 2026 Golden Shot Photography Awards, outperforming hundreds of entries submitted by photographers from around the world. The award-winning image captures an aerial view…
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US War Costs Linked to Iran Conflict Exceed $132B
DID Press: The New York Times reports, citing economic and security data, that the United States’ costs related to military and strategic confrontations involving Iran have surpassed $132 billion, placing significant financial pressure on taxpayers and consumers. According to estimates…
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Afghanistan Tops Global List of Exiled Journalists, RSF Reports
DID Press: Afghanistan has become the world’s leading source of exiled journalists since the Taliban’s return to power, according to a new report by Reporters Without Borders, which says hundreds of Afghan media professionals continue to face threats, displacement, and…
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Taliban Smartphone Ban Sparks New Press Freedom
DID Press: Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) has condemned a Taliban directive banning government employees from using smartphones, warning that the measure could further restrict freedom of expression and access to information in the country. The organization said the decision represents…
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