Afghanistan facing deepening Media censorship on world press freedom day

On World Press Freedom Day, Afghanistan witnesses alarming media restrictions, with over 200 violations and growing threats against journalists and free expression.

On Saturday, May 3, World Press Freedom Day arrives amid mounting concerns over the deteriorating state of media freedom in Afghanistan. Under Taliban rule, the country’s once-vibrant press landscape continues to shrink under severe censorship and repression.

In video messages released to mark the day, several Afghan...