Journalism in Afghanistan : the Taliban use media to advocate for themselves and promote their agenda (6/6)
In the series of interviews with female journalists from Afghanistan, we listen to the story of Somaya Walizada. She undertook a dangerous migration journey, finally reaching Germany. From afar, she continues her fight.
Journalism in Afghanistan : « A Taliban forced me to marry him ! » (5/6)
Wahida fled Afghanistan to escape forced marriage. She worked for the government before the Taliban takeover. In 2022, while collecting her salary, a Taliban fighter demanded she marry him. An exclusive interview.
Journalism in Afghanistan : the heartache of a vision lost to oppression (4/6)
In this fourth exclusive interview with journalists, Lailuma Sadid interviews women who are surviving every day, as well as trying to provide news for citizens. Manigha’s story is one of resilience and courage.
Journalism in Afghanistan : « I feel like a slave under the Taliban regime ! » (3/6)
In this third exclusive interview with journalists, Lailuma Sadid speaks to women who are surviving every day, as well as trying to provide news for citizens, even though press freedom does not exist anymore.
Journalism in Afghanistan : « I couldn’t stay silent, but telling the truth risked my life » (2/6)
In this second exclusive interview with journalists from Afghanistan, we speak with journalists who have overcome enormous hurdles. Among them is Sohila Gulistani, a young woman from Ghazni province.
Journalism in Afghanistan : « Every moment is filled with fear, every step with caution, as even the smallest mistake could cost us our lives » (1/6)
In these exclusive interviews, we have the chance to speak to Afghanistan’s journalists. These people, including women, have navigated extraordinary challenges in a profession that is vital for truth and transparency.
Afghanistan women despair as Taliban starts enforcing harsher laws
This legislation, titled the « Law on the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice », imposes severe restrictions on women’s public and private lives. The international community has called for immediate action.
“Almost impossible” to recognize the Taliban, says the United Nations
Taliban have a long history of war crimes.
Life of French-Afghan journalist Mortaza is under threat
Concerns are mounting for an award-winning photojournalist detained in Kabul by the Taliban. Mortaza Behboudi’s wife Aleksandra Mostojava says her husband’s life is under threat.
The Taliban have officially banned the celebration of Nowruz in Afghanistan
Nowruz is the celebration of the new year that begins on 21 March and of the first day of spring. The holiday has a long history, because before the birth of Afghanistan and Iran, it was already celebrated.
