A new report has documented two hundred and five separate incidents of media repression and the suppression of free expression under the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, highlighting a sustained campaign of brutal violence and arrests against journalists.
A report issued today says the findings, detailed in the Afghan Media Watchdog”s 2025 report, underscore the severe challenges confronting the country”s press corps.
According to analysis from Afghanistan International, press freedom has been completely crushed under the current regime. The organisation noted that media professionals are compelled to live under pervasive oppression and fear.
The crackdown on free media has had a tangible impact on the industry, with at least twenty television channels having been shut down across the nation.
Furthermore, remaining media outlets continue to operate under severe threats, indicating an ongoing crisis for journalism in Afghanistan.