Taliban arrests 5 journalists after forming caretaker govt in Afghanistan

Sep 08, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], September 8 : A day after forming the new caretaker government, the Taliban on Wednesday arrested five journalists of Etilaatroz, a daily...

US strands over 500 journalists in Afghanistan: Congressman Michael McCaul

Sep 01, 2021

Washington DC [US], September 1 : More than 500 journalists and their families who were employed by the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM)...

Afghanistan: UN female staff 'directed' to wear hijab at office in Taliban's newest decree

May 18, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], May 18 : As the Taliban regime in Afghanistan continues to clench the rights of Afghan women, the newest decree ordered female...

Taliban carrying out 'organised searches' for journalists, says German broadcaster

Aug 20, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 20 : German broadcaster Deutsche Welle reported that the Taliban are carrying out 'organised searches' for journalists after Chancellor Angela Merkel...

US envoy to UN raises concern over ban on female education in Afghanistan

Mar 11, 2023

She stated on Twitter that female students in Afghanistan face unacceptable restrictions on their freedom and ability to pursue education.

UN lauds courage of Afghan journalists, calls for end to crimes against them

Nov 03, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], November 3 : The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has paid tribute to the Afghan reporters for their courage and...