
In another blow to press freedom, the Taliban has suspended a women-run radio station, cutting off a rare platform for female voices in Afghanistan. The move reflects the regime’s tightening grip on media and further restrictions on women’s rights.
The station, which focused on issues affecting women, was a vital source of information and empowerment in a country where female representation in media is already scarce. Authorities cited alleged policy violations as the reason for the shutdown, though many see it as another step in silencing women.
Journalists and activists have condemned the suspension, calling it an attack on free speech. “This station was a beacon of hope for Afghan women,” said a former broadcaster. “Shutting it down erases one of the few spaces where women could speak freely.”
Since returning to power, the Taliban has imposed severe restrictions on women, barring them from education, workplaces, and public life. The latest crackdown on media reflects their broader agenda of controlling narratives and suppressing dissent.
International rights groups have urged global leaders to intervene, warning that Afghanistan is becoming increasingly isolated in its treatment of women. Meanwhile, female journalists continue to face mounting risks, with many forced into silence or exile.
As the world watches, the fate of Afghan women remains uncertain. With each restriction, their voices grow fainter, raising fears that their rights—once fought for—are slipping away in the shadows of oppression.
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