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Silence Falls: The Crumbling of Media Freedom in Afghanistan The recent closure of three local radio stations in Khost, Afghanistan – Zhman FM, Gharghakht Radio, and Lawang Radio – marks yet another grim chapter in the Taliban's relentless crackdown on media freedom. These closures, stemming from the Taliban's strict interpretation of Islamic law, highlight the increasingly suffocating environment for journalists and media outlets in the country. The Taliban's imposition of bans on music and women's voices has had a devastating impact on the Afghan media landscape. These restrictions not only stifle creativity and expression but also limit the diversity of voices and perspectives that are crucial for a healthy democracy. The closure of these radio stations has far-reaching consequences. It deprives local communities of access to vital information, news, and entertainment. It silences the voices of marginalized groups, including women, who often rely on local media to am...

Taliban Bans Video and Photography as They Did In 90s. Zaweya News Reports. Letter Issued By Governor Kandahar Mullah Sherin Agha. Pashto And English  د طالبانو تر واک لاندې د کندهار والي ملا شیرین په یو رسمي مکتوب کې لار ښوونه کړې، چې له دې وروسته دې په هېڅ رسمي او غیر رسمي مجلس کې عکسونه او ویډیوګانې نه اخېستل کېږي، ځکه په وینا یې دغه کارم « حرام » او د « دین » خلاف دی. دغه مکتوب، چې ټولنیزو رسنیو کې هم خپور شوی پکې ویل شوي، « له دې وروسته په هر ډول رسمي او نارسمي مجلسونو کې د ژوندیو شیانو د انځورونو او ویډیوګانو اخېستل منع دي، که له دې وروسته هر رسمي کار وي، په غږیزه او لیکلي بڼه يې سره تبادله کړئ.» پر عکسونو او ویډیوګانو اخېستلو د بندیز دغه مکتوب د کندهار والي او د ملا هبت الله په نوم شخص تر ټولو نږدې کس ملا شیرین لاسلیک کړی او ټولو ادارو ته یې هم استولی دی Taliban Bans Video and Photography as They Did In 90s. Zaweya News Reports. Mullah Shirin, the governor of Kandahar under Taliban rule, has instructed in an official letter that from now on no photos or videos will be taken ...

Angelina Jolly Letter To Matiullah Wessa Of Afghanistan With Pashto And Persian Translation. سترې هنرمندې او بشر پالې انجیلینا جولي د تعلیم مبارز او د طالبانو په زندان کې قېد مطیع الله وېسا ته د مېنې، همدردۍ او امیدونو یو ډک خط لیکلی ——— ګران مطیع الله ویسا ، زه د افغانستان د ډېرو خواخوږو ملګرو د ډلي څخه یوه یم، چې ستاسي د نیول کېدو خبر مي په ډېر حیرانتیا سره ترلاسه کړ. زه پوهیږم چې تاسو د خپل ژوند تر یوه لسیزه زیات وخت د افغان ماشومانو سره په ځانګړې توګه په کلیوالو سیمو کې، کتابونو ته د لاسرسي او ښوونځي ته د تګ لپاره د وسایلو او فرصتونو د برابرولو لپاره وقف کړې دی. زه خبره یم چې تاسو د خپل پلار هغه فکري لارې ته ادامه ورکوئ چې د افغان ماشومانو په استازیتوب ورته کار کولو له هیلو سره وفات شو. ستاسو په څیر زه د افغانستان د ځوانانو د بې حده ظرفیت او ستاسو د کلتور د بډاینې په اړه پوهیږم .چې افغان ماشومان او ځوانان د خپل هیواد او نړۍ په راتلونکي کې څومره ونډه لرلای شي ستاسو په څیر زه د یوې داسې ورځې خوب وینم چې د افغانستان هر ماشوم وکولای شي ښوونځي او پوهنتون ته ولاړ شي او په یوه سوله ییزه ا...

Taliban Peace Deal With United States Of America at Doha Qatar On 29 Feb, 2020 With Pashto, Persian And Urdu Translations. Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan which is not recognized by the United States as a state and is known as the Taliban and the United States of America February 29, 2020 which corresponds to Rajab 5, 1441 on the Hijri Lunar calendar and Hoot 10, 1398 on the Hijri Solar calendar A comprehensive peace agreement is made of four parts: 1. Guarantees and enforcement mechanisms that will prevent the use of the soil of Afghanistan by any group or individual against the security of the United States and its allies. 2. Guarantees, enforcement mechanisms, and announcement of a timeline for the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Afghanistan. 3. After the announcement of guarantees for a complete withdrawal of foreign forces and timeline in the presence of international witnesses, and guarantees and the announcement in the...

Blue Ticks Removed From Taliban Accounts By Twitter. The social media platform Twitter was heavily criticized after the news that the Twitter accounts of two officials of the Taliban government in Afghanistan had been verified.  But now the blue ticks of these Taliban officials have 'disappeared'.  According to the report of the British broadcasting organization 'The Guardian', the Twitter account of the Taliban government's access to information department head Hidayatullah Hidayat and senior media official Abdul Haq Hamad was verified until Monday.  The number of followers on the accounts of the two Taliban officials is 187,000 and 170,000 respectively.  According to the report, Hidayatullah Hidayat continues to share information on daily basis regarding the affairs of the Taliban administration.  Earlier, the British broadcasting organization 'BBC' reported on Monday that the two Taliban officials have successfully obtained Twitter's blue tick.  After...

"Why Twitter Should Revoke Verification Badges from Taliban Leaders". An Insight Twitter, like any other social media platform, has the responsibility to ensure that the content shared on its platform aligns with its community guidelines and does not incite violence or promote hate speech. However, recently, the platform has been facing backlash for verifying the accounts of Taliban leaders, who are considered a terrorist organization by many countries and have been known to violate human rights, particularly the rights of girls to receive an education. Giving a blue checkmark, which is a verification badge, to Taliban leaders sends the message that Twitter condones the actions of this group and legitimizes their presence on the platform. This is unacceptable and goes against the values of Twitter's community guidelines. It is important to note that the Taliban has been known for its oppressive stance towards women and girls, and have banned girls from attending school an...

"Breaking Through Censorship: How Medium Wave Radio and SpaceX's Space Link Satellites are Connecting Afghanistan to the World" The Taliban government in Afghanistan has strict censorship on media within the country, making it difficult for the Afghan people to access news and information from outside sources. However, medium wave (MW) and shortwave radio broadcasting, as well as satellite internet technology, can be used to reach Afghans with news and information. MW and shortwave radio broadcasting is one of the most accessible ways to reach Afghans with news and information, as these frequencies can be received by radio receivers that are inexpensive and widely available. These radio frequencies can be used to broadcast news and information from outside the country. Another way to reach Afghans with news and information is through satellite internet technology, such as the Space Link satellites by SpaceX. These satellites can provide internet access to remote areas, in...

A Dialogue for Education: A Conversation between the Taliban and Elon Musk on Girls' Education in Afghanistan"  A Convincing Dialogue Between Taliban And Elon Musk To allow Girls. Taliban:  Greetings, Mr. Musk. We are pleased to meet with you today to discuss the issue of girls' education in Afghanistan. Elon Musk:  Thank you for taking the time to meet with me. I understand that the Taliban has some concerns about girls attending school in Afghanistan. Taliban:  Yes, that is correct. We believe that girls should not be educated beyond the basic level, as it goes against our traditional values and beliefs. Elon Musk:  I understand your perspective, but I believe that denying girls an education is detrimental to the development and progress of Afghanistan as a whole. Education is a fundamental human right and it is crucial for the growth and prosperity of any society. Taliban:  But Mr. Musk, girls are not meant to be educated beyond the basic level. They sho...

"Musk Mania: How a Boy from Afghanistan became a Tech Titan" "The Man Behind the Rocket: The Afghan Origins of Elon Musk" "In a shocking revelation, General Mubeen of Afghanistan has claimed that none other than tech mogul Elon Musk was actually born and raised in the small province of Logar. According to General Mubeen, the young Musk spent his days tinkering with old car parts and building makeshift rockets in the mountains of Logar.  "We always knew he was destined for greatness," said the General. "But we never imagined he would become a billionaire and change the world." The news has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with many questioning how a boy from a remote Afghan province could have become one of the most influential entrepreneurs of our time. "I can't believe it," said one Silicon Valley insider. "I always thought he was from South Africa or something." But Musk himself is taking the news in stri...

Strange Taliban Laws About Women, Beard, Hairstyle, Clothing, Music and Drivers In Afghanistan. A sample of Taliban decrees relating to women and other cultural issues after the capture of Kabul, 1996. This translation from Farsi was handed to Western agencies to implement; the grammar and spellings are reproduced here as they appeared in the original.. Tweeted By @reafghanistan Twitter General Presidency of Amr Bil Maruf. Kabul, December 1996. 1. To prevent sedition and female uncovers (Be Hejabi). No drivers are allowed to pick up women who are using Iranian burqa. In case of violation the driver will be imprisoned. If such kind of female are observed in the street their house will be found and their husband punished. If the women use stimulating and attractive cloth and there is no accompany of close male relative with them, the drivers should not pick them up. 2. To prevent music. To be broadcasted by the public information resources. In shops, hotels, vehicles and rickshaws casset...

The Afghanistan Wars" Book By William Maley. Summary Of Book In Details The Afghanistan Wars book by William Maley. A full summery. "The Afghanistan Wars" by William Maley is a comprehensive examination of the history of conflict in Afghanistan. The book covers the major events and key players from the Soviet invasion in 1979 to the present day, including the rise of the Taliban and the ongoing conflict with the United States and its allies. Maley provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that have contributed to the ongoing instability in Afghanistan. He also explores the role of outside powers, including the United States, Russia, and Pakistan, in shaping the country's history. The book offers a nuanced perspective on the conflict and its causes, challenging common misconceptions about the war and its motivations. Maley argues that the war in Afghanistan is not a simple clash between "good" and "evil," but rathe...