Kabul: At least 257 media outlets shut down in Afghanistan amid financial challenges media ban since from Taliban According to the newly formed media watchdog, Nehad Rasana-e-Afghanistan (NAI), captured Kabul in August.
Tolo News reported that the shutdown included print, radio and TV stations. According to the NAI, more than 70 percent of media persons have become unemployed or have left the country.
Afghanistan has issued two lists of principles for the conduct of the media that have raised concerns over the restrictions on media activities in the country.
Journalists expressed their displeasure Taliban led government,
Tolo News quoted a reporter as saying: “They (Islamic Emirate) said they would work for the journalists, but we don’t see any positive results.”
Another reporter, Abdurraqib Fayaz, said, “Recently access to information has been limited, which has caused trouble for journalists. The recent statement by the Ministry of Virtue and Vice has raised concerns about the ban on media activities.”
Citing the reports, afghan media Said that during these 100 days of Taliban rule, six journalists have lost their lives in various incidents including attacks with unknown weapons, explosions, suicides and traffic incidents.
“The media is facing financial problems, and many media personnel have lost their jobs,” said Jan Aka Hakimi, a reporter.
Tolo News reported that the shutdown included print, radio and TV stations. According to the NAI, more than 70 percent of media persons have become unemployed or have left the country.
Afghanistan has issued two lists of principles for the conduct of the media that have raised concerns over the restrictions on media activities in the country.
Journalists expressed their displeasure Taliban led government,
Tolo News quoted a reporter as saying: “They (Islamic Emirate) said they would work for the journalists, but we don’t see any positive results.”
Another reporter, Abdurraqib Fayaz, said, “Recently access to information has been limited, which has caused trouble for journalists. The recent statement by the Ministry of Virtue and Vice has raised concerns about the ban on media activities.”
Citing the reports, afghan media Said that during these 100 days of Taliban rule, six journalists have lost their lives in various incidents including attacks with unknown weapons, explosions, suicides and traffic incidents.
“The media is facing financial problems, and many media personnel have lost their jobs,” said Jan Aka Hakimi, a reporter.
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