Reporters Without Borders condemns the Taliban’s detention of 12 journalists in Afghanistan’s Khost province, urges their immediate release, and warns that growing repression continues to threaten press freedom nationwide.
September 9, 2026
RSF says expanding legal restrictions, harsh penalties and pressure on journalists are reshaping Afghanistan’s media landscape, while hundreds of journalists have fled and outlets have closed amid worsening conditions.
August 11, 2026
