RASC News Agency: The Taliban’s Media Violations Commission has called on all journalists and experts in Afghanistan to terminate their collaboration with “Afghanistan International Radio and Television.” During a meeting held by the commission on May 8, it was decided to ban participation in discussions and the dissemination of content for the network in public forums.
The commission accused Afghanistan International of promoting ethnic divisions, engaging in character assassination, and distorting news reports. The commission also claimed that Afghanistan International was obtaining information in exchange for money and urged the public to cut ties with the outlet in light of their “religious and national duty.”
Furthermore, the Taliban’s commission appealed to analysts, specialists, and journalists to avoid participating in discussions or engaging in any form of collaboration with Afghanistan International. In the past, the Taliban has imposed restrictions on the operations of foreign and exiled media organizations, often arresting and detaining local journalists for their alleged cooperation with international media outlets.
Currently, media outlets in Afghanistan operate under the constraints of Taliban censorship, adhering to the group’s policies and sometimes facing arrest for publishing content contrary to Taliban views.
