Afghanistan Ranks 175th Out of 180 in 2026 Press Freedom Index, RSF Warns

Afghanistan remains one of the worst countries for media freedom, ranking 175th out of 180 in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, reflecting continued repression under Taliban rule.

The report highlights that media conditions in Afghanistan have sharply deteriorated since 2021, with journalists facing censorship, legal restrictions, and growing risks to safety. Over the past five years, the country has dropped 53 places, underlining a sustained collapse in press freedom.