(CLO) On November 26, the United Nations mission in Afghanistan said that the Taliban had arbitrarily detained journalists 256 times since they took power three years ago, and called on the government to protect the media.
The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the UN Human Rights Office said journalists in Afghanistan are working under "challenging conditions".
“Journalists often face unclear rules about what they can and cannot report, leaving them at risk of intimidation and arbitrary arrest for allegedly reporting critically,” said the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Roza Otunbayeva.
Ms. Otunbayeva called on Taliban authorities to ensure the safety of journalists and media workers, and to recognize the important role of women in the media industry.
Taliban members take part in a protest marking the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul, in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 14. Photo: Reuters
In a response accompanying the report, the Taliban-led Foreign Ministry denied the mass detention of journalists, asserting that those arrested had violated the law.
The Taliban also said the UN report "does not reflect the reality" and said their security forces were working to protect journalists. The Taliban's Foreign Ministry also said women still work in the media, but must follow religious rules such as covering their faces and working separately from men.
The Taliban's foreign ministry claimed that the arrest figures were "exaggerated" and said the arrests were in accordance with the law. It also listed the detainees' violations, including encouraging anti-government...
The Taliban took power in 2021 as foreign forces withdrew and have vowed to restore security. However, their government has not been formally recognized by any country. Western diplomats say this is due to the Taliban's restrictions on women's rights.
Ngoc Anh (according to Reuters)
Source: https://www.congluan.vn/lien-hop-quoc-taliban-bat-giu-cac-nha-bao-hon-250-lan-o-afghanistan-post323162.html
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