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Second journalist killed in Afghanistan in two days [IFJ] 2025-10-18

Taliban blocks internet access for over two weeks [IFJ] 2025-10-06

Journalists face increasing persecution in fourth year under Taliban [IFJ] 2025-08-18

Child Labour in Taliban’s Afghanistan – a new report by women journalists of The Afghan Times [IUF Asia/Pacific] 2025-06-01

Three journalists injured in border shooting [IFJ] 2025-03-11

Journalist sentenced on anti-regime charges [IFJ] 2025-01-14

Taliban intelligence arrests two journalists [IFJ] 2024-10-15

Taliban release journalist after five-day detention [IFJ] 2024-08-27

Media continues to erode under three years of Taliban rule [IFJ] 2024-08-16

Taliban suspends 14 media outlets [IFJ] 2024-08-09

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Second journalist killed in Afghanistan in two days 2025-10-18 [IFJ]

Taliban blocks internet access for over two weeks 2025-10-06 [IFJ]

Journalists face increasing persecution in fourth year under Taliban 2025-08-18 [IFJ]

Child Labour in Taliban’s Afghanistan – a new report by women journalists of The Afghan Times 2025-06-01 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Three journalists injured in border shooting 2025-03-11 [IFJ]

Journalist sentenced on anti-regime charges 2025-01-14 [IFJ]

The Thirst of a Nation: Two Sisters’ Daily Walk for Survival in Afghanistan 2024-11-26 [IUF Asia/Pacific ]

Taliban intelligence arrests two journalists 2024-10-15 [IFJ]

Taliban release journalist after five-day detention 2024-08-27 [IFJ]

Media continues to erode under three years of Taliban rule 2024-08-16 [IFJ]

Taliban suspends 14 media outlets 2024-08-09 [IFJ]

VIDEO 3 years of the suppression and loss of rights: women and girls in Afghanistan 2024-08-05 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

In the 3 years since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, women and girls have suffered systematic repression and the loss of rights 2024-08-05 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Taliban Forces Closure of Women-Only Restaurants: The Last Haven for Afghan Women Workers Under Threat 2024-07-16 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Outlet raided, Kunduz journalist arrested 2024-06-21 [IFJ]

The child labour crisis in Afghanistan: the Taliban’s ban on women‘s right to work increases child labour and poverty 2024-06-12 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Child labour in Afghanistan – know their stories 2024-06-11 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Journalist detained for alleged links to diaspora media 2024-05-13 [IFJ]

Prominent exiled Afghan journalist shot in Islamabad 2024-04-05 [IFJ]

Survey provides meaningful insights into the experiences of teachers and students under the Taliban regime 2024-03-26 [EI]

دښځو نړیواله ورځ ۲۰۲۴، د ښځینه کارکونکو لپاره خوندي دندې او ښه معاش 2024-03-02 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

روز جهانی زن۲۰۲۴،کار های ایمنی(بدون خطر) و معاش خوب برای کارگران زن 2024-03-02 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Three journalists detained by Taliban intelligence agency 2024-01-28 [IFJ]

Media rights violations rise as journalists detained and sentenced 2023-12-21 [IFJ]

VIDEO Struggles, sacrifices, and strength - voices of women food systems workers in Afghanistan 2023-11-10 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

VIDEO Facing harsh restrictions on work & employment - voices of women food systems workers in Afghanistan 2023-11-08 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

VIDEO Struggling to restore the right to work - voices of women food systems workers in Afghanistan 2023-11-06 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

VIDEO Struggling to restore the right to education - voices of women food systems workers in Afghanistan 2023-11-04 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Ella Bhatt: Afghan women keeping her ethos alive 2023-11-04 [The Times of India]

VIDEO Struggling to restore the right to education – voices of women food systems workers in Afghanistan 2023-10-21 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

VIDEO Struggling to restore the right to work – voices of women food systems workers in Afghanistan 2023-10-21 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

VIDEO Facing harsh restrictions on work & employment – voices of women food systems workers in Afghanistan 2023-10-21 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

VIDEO VIDEOS: Voices of Women Food Systems Workers in Afghanistan 2023-10-16 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Voices of Afghan Women in the Food System: Struggles, Sacrifices and Strength 2023-10-16 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Deportation deadline looms for Afghan refugees 2023-10-10 [IFJ]

Taliban releases nine journalists following crackdown 2023-09-06 [IFJ]

More journalist incarcerations as Taliban marks two years in power 2023-08-17 [IFJ]

Journalists need your help 2023-08-15 [IFJ]

Dramatic loss of independent media and free expression over past two years – Comprehensive new report 2023-08-15 [IFJ]

South Asian unions call for urgent media diaspora support 2023-08-15 [IFJ]

Wave of journalist arrests undermines little remaining media freedom 2023-08-12 [IFJ]

Broadcaster shuttered after mixed-gender training session 2023-08-08 [IFJ]

Taliban arrest Nangarhar journalist 2023-07-25 [IFJ]

Exiled Afghan journalist detained 2023-06-28 [IFJ]

Returning journalist detained and tortured 2023-06-25 [IFJ]

Shining a light on the right to education in Afghanistan 2023-06-11 [EI]

The current situation of women workers in Afghanistan – a report by The Afghan Times for IUF Asia/Pacific 2023-06-02 [IUF Asia/Pacific]

Deadly bomb attack targets journalists at press event 2023-03-20 [IFJ]

Journalists Remain In The Line Of Fire 2023-03-19 [The Citizen]

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