Afghanistan International: Sources in Takhar told Afghanistan International that the Taliban has instructed journalists in the province that they are no longer allowed to film and photograph. According to sources, this order was recently issued by the Taliban’s Department for the Promotion of Virtue in Takhar. Click here to read more (external link).
DW: The Taliban recently imposed further restrictions on media organizations in Afghanistan, prohibiting criticism of their laws, policies and banning the broadcast of live political shows, according to Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC), an independent organization supporting the media and press freedom in Afghanistan. The AFJC said the Taliban instructed media managers during a meeting on
Afghanistan International: The Taliban’s police command in Panjshir on Monday announced the start of the second round of the process of collecting unlicensed weapons in the province. Taliban officials in Panjshir announced that no one has the right to keep or transfer unregistered weapons. The Taliban-controlled Afghan National Radio (ANA) quoted the group’s police command
Afghanistan International: On Saturday, Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA), under Taliban control, reported that these cameras have been placed in important and busy areas. This move comes amid occasional attacks on Taliban forces in Parwan province. The National Resistance Front and the Afghanistan Freedom Front have claimed responsibility for these armed attacks. Click here to read
ORF: In the past two and a half years, rapid clampdown on independent institutions like media and free speech has debunked the sham of a ‘reformed Taliban’. Estimates suggest over 450 documented cases of media violations by the Islamic Emirate since its takeover. This includes the murders of three journalists, 219 detentions, and a staggering
Ariana: With the rise in security incidents in Badakhshan province, authorities have installed more than 20 security cameras in crowded places of the provincial capital Faizabad. Provincial police say that they have installed 23 security cameras in Faizabad, which are active round the clock. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The US State Department, in its annual report on human rights, has stated that despite declaring a “general amnesty,” the Taliban has continued to detain citizens, especially those affiliated with the former Afghan government. The US State Department recently released a report on the human rights situation in several countries, including Afghanistan, in 2023.
Ayaz Gul VOA News April 17, 2024 ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN — The Taliban government in Afghanistan has suspended the broadcast of two privately run local TV channels over alleged violations of official regulations and “Islamic values.” Free media advocates Wednesday criticized the overnight suspension, calling it a violation of Afghanistan’s media-governing laws. The Taliban-run information ministry’s Media
Khaama: Abdul Matin Qaneh, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior of the Taliban, stated on Sunday, April 14th, that these cameras have been installed at intersections, crowded areas, and key points. According to Qaneh, efforts are underway to increase the installation of these cameras in the capital and other provinces of the country. Click
Ariana: The Ministry of Interior said on Thursday that the process of installing security cameras has started in Pul-e-Khumri city of Baghlan province. Faridullah Abid, who is heading up the installation process, says so far 20 security cameras have been installed in different parts of the city and at the entrance gates to ensure security.