11/08/2023
The arrest of journalists in Afghanistan has caused deep concern within and outside the country regarding the situation of Afghan journalists. In the past week, five journalists have been arrested and imprisoned by the Taliban.
1- Faqir Ahamad Faqirzai of Killid Radio Nangarhar
2- Jan Agha Saleh of Killid Radio Nangarhar
3- Habib Sarab of Ariana TV Nangarhar
4- Wahdatullah Abdali Ghazni
5-Hasib Hasass Salam Watandar Kunduz
IAWRT Afghanistan has condemned these arrests and asks for the immediate release of these journalists. We believe that such actions lead to a closed nation, with lack of information about happenings within. If the country becomes increasingly restrictive and journalists and the media cannot fulfill their duties as they should, we appeal to international organizations to stand with Afghan journalists. We must present a united and coherent opposition to these disastrous changes .