KABUL: The journalist score was among tens of thousands of people who tried to escape from Afghanistan after the takeover of Taliban, fear of violence from militants.
Apart from their guarantee, the return of the Islamic group to power was seen as a serious blow to the media of Afghanistan, which saw explosive growth after the first Taliban regime was imposed in 2001.
There was no Afghan media to be discussed when Islamists ruled Afghanistan from 1996.
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They forbid television, movies, and most other forms of entertainment to become immoral.
Some electronic products are prohibited also not Islamic.
People are caught watching TV-faced punishments, including having a destroyed set.
The ownership of the video player can cause public whip.
For a while, the magnetic tape ribbon from the destroyed tapes can be seen fluttering from the tree in some parts of the capital Kabul.
There is only one radio station, Sharia voice, which broadcasts Islamic propaganda and programming.
Under the US-backed arrangement was formed after the fall of the Taliban in 2001, there was massive growth in the Afghan media sector, including private TV and radio networks.
And it’s not just news – movies, soap operas, talent shows, and music videos are also produced.
Afghanistan now has more than 50 TV channels, 165 radio stations and dozens of publications, Watchdog reporter without Borders (RSF) said this month, citing a national press federation.
Internet access and social media, especially through smartphones, has breed in recent years too.
The most dramatic, opening of Afghan media allows space and opportunities for women in the country, which dies from public life, education and workplace by the Taliban.
Hundreds of women throughout the country work on the screen as journalists, manufacturers, hosts and players.
Dozens of Afghan journalists also work for foreign media.
After the collapse of Kabul, Taliban officials in Doha and Afghanistan stressed that the media could continue to operate freely and that journalists would not be harassed or disadvantaged.
They held a formal press conference where spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid took a blunt question.
A Taliban official even sat down for a TV interview with a female journalist, as if to press the point.
Like their promises of other issues such as women’s rights and amnesty, there seems to be a little trust between Afghan journalists that Islamists mean what they say.
In recent weeks, dozens of TV and radio outlets have stopped broadcasting or confiscated by the Taliban as militants quickly capturing areas on the way to Kabul.
And even though the promises made by their top spokesman, Taliban fighters were reported to be going to the door to the door in the last few days looking for opponents – including journalists.
In the northern province of Jawzjan, the local radio station Salam Warandar said Monday that it would be allowed to broadcast content after being reviewed by the local Taliban office.
There is a strong basis for fear and distrust between Afghan journalists.
Apart from the growth of this sector, Afghanistan has become one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, with at least 53 dead since 2001 according to the committee to protect journalists.
Media workers have been targeted with years of impunity by militant groups, the main factor in low Afghanistan in the press freedom index.
A famous female journalist at the RTA Broadcaster managed by the government, said last week that he was told to go home because the “system has been changed”.
“Our lives are under threat,” Shabnam Dawran said.
Many Afghan journalists are reported to hide or try to leave the country about evacuation flights from Kabul.
A large number of work for foreign media has gone, but it is a very difficult situation for those who are without foreign sponsors.
Afghan veteran journalist Bilal Sarwary, who left Sunday, said the situation had surpassed control.
“My dream and aspiration slaughter,” he tweeted.
“A tragic day in my life.”