Culture
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Herat Marks Afghanistan’s 107th Independence Anniversary
Herat marks Afghanistan's 107th Independence Day with ceremony honouring the country's struggle, sacrifices and historical legacy.
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National Music Institute to Release New Song in Protest at Taliban Restrictions
Afghanistan's National Music Institute will release a new song, Adam and Eve, to protest Taliban restrictions on women, culture and…
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Afghan Journalist Hamid Farhadi Released After Two Years in Taliban Custody
Afghan journalist Hamid Farhadi has been released after two years in Taliban custody for reporting on bans on girls’ education…
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Report: More Than 700 Cases of Violence Against Journalists Recorded in Five Years
Nai says more than 700 violence cases against Afghan journalists were recorded in five years under Taliban rule.
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AMSO says Taliban intensify pressure on Afghanistan’s media
AMSO says Taliban restrictions on Afghanistan's media have intensified, with intelligence monitoring, arrests and financial pressure on journalists.
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Taliban Authorities Seize 26 Historical Artifacts in Paktika Province
Taliban forces in Paktika have seized 26 historical artifacts, including pots and lamps, to be preserved by local cultural authorities.
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New Local Radio Station Launches in Ghazni Amid Ongoing Media Restrictions
Local radio 'Sepideh-Dagh' begins official broadcasts in Ghazni's Andar district amid rising media restrictions and pressures on journalists in Afghanistan.
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Taliban Detain Local Tolo News Journalist in Badakhshan, Raising Media Freedom Concerns
Taliban detain Nazem Qasemi, a local Tolo News journalist, in Badakhshan, sparking concerns over increasing pressure on Afghan media workers.
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Italy and UNESCO Launch Emergency Operation to Restore Shrine of Mazar-i-Sharif
Italy and UNESCO have started emergency restoration work on the earthquake-damaged Shrine of Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan, focusing on heritage and…
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Ancient 2,000-Year-Old Coin Deposited in Baghlan Local Museum
A 2,000-year-old ancient coin found in Baghlan has been handed over to the local museum for preservation under Taliban administration.