KABUL: At least 257 media outlets have been closed in Afghanistan because of the financial challenges and restrictions on the media since the Taliban took over Kabul in August, according to the newly formed media supervisor, Nehad Rasanistan (NAI).
Tolo News reports that shutdown includes printing stations, radio and TV.
According to Nai, more than 70 percent of media workers have become unemployed or leave the country.
Afghanistan has released two list of principles for media operations that have raised concerns over restrictions on media activities in this country.
Journalists have expressed dissatisfaction with the Taliban-led government.
Tolo News quotes a reporter saying: “They (Islamic Emirates) say they will work for journalists, but we don’t see positive results.” “Recently accessing information has been limited which has caused problems for journalists.
The new Ministry of Virtue and Representative statements have increased concerns over restrictions on media activities,” another reporter said.
Citing Reports, Media Afghanistan said that for 100 days of the Taliban regime, six journalists had lost their lives in various incidents including attacks by unknown armed men, explosions, committed suicide and traffic incidents.
“Media faces financial problems, and many media workers have lost their jobs,” said Jan Aqa Judge, a reporter.