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Afghanistan
Silencing the Press: How the Taliban Seeks to Control Afghanistan’s Narrative
DID Press: Recent reports by Reporters Without Borders indicate that Afghanistan under Taliban rule has become increasingly restrictive for the free flow of information. New criminal regulations reportedly criminalize criticism of Taliban leaders and impose severe penalties, including imprisonment and…
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Afghanistan Becomes an “Information Prison” Under Taliban Rule: RSF
DID Press: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says the Taliban have issued more than 20 directives and provincial orders over the past five years that have severely restricted press freedom, effectively turning Afghanistan into an “information prison.” The organization also warned…
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Taliban Ban Photography of Women in Public Places
DID Press: Local sources say the Taliban have imposed new restrictions banning the photographing of women in public, historical and recreational locations across Afghanistan, with the directive reportedly extending even to private family photographs. Afghan women told local sources that…
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UNAMA Reports Continued Media Crackdown, Journalist Detentions in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported continued restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan, including journalist arrests, suspension of media outlets, and growing pressure on media workers by the Taliban authorities. In its latest quarterly report released…
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AFJC Condemns Taliban Detention of Two Tamadon TV Employees
DID Press: Afghan Journalists Center has condemned the detention of two employees of Tamadon TV by Taliban authorities, describing the arrests as “arbitrary and unlawful” and calling for their immediate release. In a statement issued on Saturday, the organization said…
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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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UN Rights Expert Calls for Accountability Over Violence Against Herat Protesters
DID Press: Richard Bennett has expressed concern over reports of excessive use of force against protesters in Herat and called for accountability for those responsible for acts of violence. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Bennett said the…
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Afghanistan
When “Normalization” Replaces Reality: Debating Saad Mohseni’s Remarks on Afghan Women
DID Press: Recent comments by Saad Mohseni, owner of Afghanistan’s TOLO TV, have sparked renewed debate over the condition of women in Afghanistan and the gap between public narratives and lived realities. Mohseni argued that the situation of women in…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Shut Down 3 Local Radio Stations in Kandahar
DID Press: Afghanistan Media Support Organization has warned of escalating restrictions on the press after Taliban authorities suspended the operations of three local radio stations in Kandahar Province. In a statement, AMSO said the closures reflect a shrinking media environment…
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2 TOLOnews Journalists Detained in Kabul
DID Press: Two journalists working for TOLOnews have reportedly been detained in Kabul, raising renewed concerns over press freedom and the safety of media workers in Afghanistan. According to reports, journalist Mansoor Niazi disappeared last Thursday from Kabul’s District 3,…
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