KABUL: The imposition of various steps of regulations to tighten media freedom in this country by the Taliban is the cause of concern for rights rights groups.
‘The Ministry of Information and Culture and Culture’ formed by the Taliban has imposed a series of regulations in an effort to ban almost all critical reporting on Taliban, Human Rights Watch information.
This copy of this rule seen by Human Rights Watch directs media groups that they are prohibited from printing or broadcasting reports that “contrary to Islam,” “Insult National Figure,” or “Distort News Content.” Asian Associate Director of Human Rights Watch Patricia Gossman has expressed concern for this regulation and said “Despite the Taliban promises to enable the media to ‘respect Islamic values’ to function, the new rules suffocate media freedom in the country.” In accordance with regulations, journalists are required to “ensure that their reporting is balanced” and is not allowed to report “things that have not been confirmed by officials” or problems that can have a negative impact on the public attitude, “Human Rights Watch reported.
Last month, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has expressed concern for the safety of journalists in Afghanistan and slams the Taliban to suppress media freedom in the country.
Because the rules of the Taliban are compacted in the country, at least 153 media outlets must close the increase in threats to journalists while female media employees have been banned from work completely.
In addition, more than 7,000 journalists have been detained by the Taliban.
Some Afghan journalists have left the country or hid after the takeover of the country’s clothing.
Meanwhile, Gossman said that the rules were proof that the Taliban did not want to face public supervision.
Gossman also urged KO International Munitas to take urgent action to maintain the condition of journalists in this country.
“The foreign government must send a message that the treatment of Taliban media will remain a core concern for future relationships.”