Press Freedom
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Afghanistan
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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Government
Pentagon Restricts Press Access to Press Office
DID Press: US Department of War has barred journalists from entering its press office at the Pentagon, citing a reclassification of the facility as a “sensitive classified information site.” The move, announced by the department, prevents reporters from accessing the…
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Afghanistan
CPJ Urges EU Not to Invite Taliban to Brussels
DID Press: The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on the European Commission to cancel any plans to invite Taliban representatives to Brussels, warning that such a move could legitimize the group internationally. The European Union has not formally recognized…
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Afghanistan
Call for Canada to Accelerate Resettlement of Afghan Journalists
DID Press: Media advocates and exiled journalists gathered in Toronto have urged Canada and the international community to expand protection measures and expedite resettlement processes for Afghan journalists facing ongoing uncertainty abroad. The appeal was made during the third annual…
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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Ranks 175th in Global Press Freedom Index
According to the 2025 report by Reporters Without Borders, Afghanistan is placed 175th out of 180 countries, reflecting the dire state of media under Taliban rule.
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