UNAMA stated that the new rules "increase fear and self-censorship among Afghanistan media outlets" and warned that the directive "further erodes press freedom in the country," Khaama Press reported. The organisation said the policy institutionalises restrictions that have escalated since th
In 2022, many local media outlets in Afghanistan faced financial hardships. At least 10 media outlets were closed in Kabul and the provinces, according to watchdog organizations, reported TOLO News.
Kabul [Afghanistan], March 6 (ANI): A journalist, Noorulhaq Haidar was arrested by the Taliban due to unclear reasons during media activity in Kabul in Afghanistan.
Firoz Koh (Badghis) [Afghanistan], October 2 (ANI): Zabiullah Wafa, who once used to report for media outlets in western Ferz Koh city of Badghis province in Afghanistan, is now working as a labourer and making bricks to feed his 10-member family.
Kabul [Afghanistan] September 21 (ANI): Over 150 media outlets in Afghanistan have shut down their operations in the last one month as they struggled to carry out their day to day functions after the Taliban takeover.