Media freedom
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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
Decade After Moby Group Attack, Questions Remain Over Saad Mohseni’s Accountability
DID Press: Ten years after the deadly attack on a bus carrying employees of Afghanistan’s Moby Group during Kabul’s “Black Wednesday,” unresolved questions continue to surround the tragedy, particularly regarding the responsibility of senior management and the measures taken to…
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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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Afghanistan
Taliban Shut Down Radio Bamiyan in Media Crackdown
DID Press: Local sources in Bamiyan province say Taliban intelligence forces have raided and shut down Radio Bamiyan, halting its broadcasts without issuing any official explanation or court order. According to the sources, Taliban personnel entered the station’s office in…
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Afghanistan
Amnesty International: Taliban’s Latest Decision Is Another Blow to Media Freedom in Afghanistan
DID Press: Amnesty International has condemned the Taliban’s latest decision to revoke licenses and ban the activities of organizations supporting independent media outlets and journalists, saying the move is part of the Taliban’s “campaign to suppress and dismantle media freedom”…
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