Waliullah Rahmani

Aug 14, 2023 | cpj.org | Beh Lih Yi |Waliullah Rahmani |Arlene Getz

When the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan in 2021, they promised to protect press freedom and women’s rights – a key facet of their efforts to paint a picture of moderation compared to their oppressive rule in the late 1990s. “We are committed to the media within our cultural frameworks. Private media can continue to be free and independent.