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UN warns Taliban's new media policy fuels fear, self-censorship in Afghani
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
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
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Journalists Center expresses concern over media rights violations in Afgha
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Afghanistan Journalists Centre stated that in 2023 it had documented 168 instances of journalists' rights being violated in Afghanistan, and it raised alarm about these crimes, TOLOnews reported.
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Over 200 media outlets close down in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover: R
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Afghanistan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in its latest findings revealed that more than 200 cases of violence and arrests involving journalists were recorded in the country.
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Many local media outlets faced financial hardships in Afghanistan in 2022:
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
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.
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Taliban Dy PM claims TAPI gas pipeline to take off soon
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 3 (ANI): Construction of the four-nation gas pipeline project between Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (TAPI) that remained suspended due to the volatile situation in Afghanistan will soon begin in Herat province in northwest Afghanistan, media rep
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China supports travel ban exemptions for Taliban leaders
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 29 (ANI): China has said it hopes that the UN Security Council will extend the travel ban exemption for the Taliban leaders of Afghanistan, media reports said.
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Taliban rulers wary of Pakistan meddling at US behest
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29 (ANI): After the recent replacement of the Pakistan Ambassador to Afghanistan, media reports emerged saying that this outcome emerged from Pakistan's persistent interference in governance issues in Afghanistan that has started irking the Taliban.
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Pak appoints new envoy to Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 27 (ANI): Pakistan has appointed Ubaidur Rehman Nizamani as the new ambassador to Afghanistan, media reports said citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.
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Disgruntled Taliban commander killed while trying to flee to Iran
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 18 (ANI): Mawlawi Mahdi Mujahid, a disgruntled Taliban commander, was killed by Taliban border forces when he wanted to enter Iran through the province of Herat in western Afghanistan, media reports said citing a statement from the Taliban's Ministry of Defense.
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South Asian Media body expresses concern over attack, restrictions on Afgh
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 17 (ANI): The South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) in its report has raised concerns over the deteriorating situation of media organizations in Afghanistan since the Taliban took control and criticised attacks and harsh restrictions imposed on them.
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Afghanistan's media in doom as country loses nearly 60 pc journalists unde
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 12 (ANI): Expressing concerns over the situation of journalists in Afghanistan, Reporters Without Borders in its report said that country has lost 39.59 per cent of its media outlets and almost 60 per cent of its journalists since the Taliban took over the South A
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Media freedom under threat in Taliban regime in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 11 (ANI): Taliban have been accused of blocking the way of a journalist with guns from coverage and reportedly whipping the media person.
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