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Press freedom violations surge in Afghanistan as crackdown against journalists deepens

By The South Asia Times

KABUL - At least 150 cases of press freedom violations were recorded in Afghanistan over the past year, highlighting a worsening environment for journalists under Taliban rule, Amu News reported on Sunday.

According to the Afghanistan Journalists Center, the incidents documented between May 2025 and April 2026 include 127 threats and 20 arrests of journalists and media workers, with four individuals still in detention. The report, released on World Press Freedom Day, warns of an intensifying crackdown on independent media.

The group said restrictions have expanded significantly, including bans on broadcasting images of living beings now enforced in 25 provinces, leading to the closure of several television stations. At least 11 media outlets have been shut down, while licenses of multiple media support organizations have been revoked.

Journalists also face growing censorship, with authorities limiting interviews, restricting coverage, and in some cases banning mentions of women’s names or voices on air. The report highlighted increased pressure on female journalists and documented cases of forced confessions being broadcast.

While overall violations slightly declined compared to the previous year, the severity of restrictions has intensified since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, the report said.

The watchdog urged authorities to release detained journalists and called on the international community to step up support for Afghanistan’s struggling media sector.

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