Afghanistan: Journalists, Reporters Displaced by Surge of Targeted Assassinations, Killings

As the targeted killings and assassinations in the country have increased, more specifically by targeting journalists and members of civil society, many of the media workers were forced to leave the country.

Conflicts in Afghanistan leaves over half a million internally displaced in 2021: Report

According to a newly released report by the UN IOM, over half a million people in Afghanistan have been internally displaced as a result of conflicts and insecurity in 2021.

Afghan acting-minister calls for protection of Afghan media workers

Tahir Zahir, the acting minister of information and culture Saturday called on the international community for ensuring a safer environment for Afghan media workers.

Taliban must stop violence against journalists: AJSC

The Afghanistan Journalists Safety Committee (AJSC) has strongly condemned Taliban’s acts of violence, intimidation and bullying against many journalists in the past two weeks, according to a statement on Wednesday

Freedom of speech curtailed under Taliban’s control?

Ever since the Taliban grabbed control over Afghanistan, media and freedom of speech are the only sectors that seem to be in danger and have been curtailed.

11 Suspects Arrested over Bombings, Murder of Journalist

First Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Wednesday said that security forces have arrested an "11-member Taliban cell responsible for numerous bombings" including murder of former Afghan journalist Yama Siawash.

EU Announced Support for All Afghans Stand Up for Democracy, Human Rights

Killing of Ariana News anchor sparks widespread outcry

The High Council for National Reconciliation said on Saturday they were saddened to learn that Mina Khairi, a young and talented host on Ariana News, was killed in an explosion on Thursday night in Kabul.

IEA ban use of foreign currency in Afghanistan

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan [IEA] announced a complete ban on the use of foreign currency in Afghanistan on Tuesday, a move sure to cause further disruption to an economy pushed to the brink of collapse by the abrupt withdrawal of international support.

A Former Journalist Died in a Traffic Accident

The incident which took place on Tuesday, November 16 due to the overturning of a 404 passenger car in Farah province, killed Ibrahimi and injured 45 others.

Bus Overturns In Iran, 2 Reporters Killed, 21 Injured

Two reporters were killed and 21 others injured Wednesday when a bus overturned in northwestern Iran, state-run IRNA news agency said.

US condemns amputation, execution by Taliban

The United States strongly reacted to the recent statement of the Taliban over implementing the laws of their previous regime which includes amputation and execution of criminals.

Protest turns violent in Kabul; journalists, women were beaten

At least 20 women took the streets of Kabul on Thursday and protested against the Taliban for not opening the doors of schools for girls.

Accelerate the Evacuation of vulnerable Civilians from Afghanistan, Says HRW to Canadian Officials

The Human Rights Watch expressed its concern regarding women judges, journalists, the religious minorities on Tuesday, (November 2), adding that these people are seriously in danger and the Taliban are looking for them.

Imran Khan says Taliban won’t talk peace unless Ghani goes

Taliban leaders have said they will not negotiate with the Afghan government as long as Ashraf Ghani remains president, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday (August 11), Reuters reported.

US Administration Working To Offer More Visas To Afghan Nationals

The Biden administration is working with the Congress to offer more visas to Afghan nationals who risk being targeted by the re-emergent Taliban for assisting US forces during the two-decade war there. The legislative push comes as officials rush to evacuate thousands of Afghans to neighboring countries before the withdrawal of US forces is completed next month.

Unemployed Afghan Journalists Becoming Street Vendors

The Afghanistan National Journalists Union (ANJU) raised concerns over the unemployment of a number of journalists in the country.

Kabul-Based Ambassadors Announced Support for Afghan Journalists

A number of foreign ambassadors in Kabul pledged support for the Afghan journalists, calling for elimination of threat against them.

Afghan acting-minister calls for protection of Afghan media workers

Tahir Zahir, the acting minister of information and culture Saturday called on the international community for ensuring a safer environment for Afghan media workers.

RSF calls on Afghan govt to protect journalists

Reporters Without Borders on Thursday called for the Afghan government to make every effort to protect media workers in Afghanistan.

Media watchdog slams Ghor govt for failing to protect slain journalist

In a series of tweets, the Afghanistan Journalists Safety Committee (AJSC) slammed the Ghor provincial government for its lack of cooperation in helping to safeguard the life of slain journalist Bismillah Adil.

US to begin airlifting Afghan interpreters by the end of July

United States administration announced yesterday that due to rapid escalation in violence and threats by the Taliban, they will begin flying Afghan interpreters in the last week of July.

Al-Qaeda could stage comeback, says Biden

Now that the United States has no military presence in Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda could stage a comeback, President Joe Biden says

Afghan Journalists’ Open Letter to World: 'Protect Us'

Afghan journalists, cameramen and photographers in an open letter called on the United Nations, the international community, human rights organizations and media-supporting organizations to protect them against threats.

Journalists beaten, detained while covering protest in Kabul

The Taliban fighters have beaten four Afghan journalists and cameramen and have temporarily detained others as they tried to cover a protest.