Farhad Ghafoori, the head of Radio Ettihad in Logar province, was detained by Taliban forces about two weeks ago and remains in prison without any clear explanation. Taliban authorities have not provided an official reason for his arrest, and his legal status remains uncertain.<\/p>\n
Relatives of Mr. Ghafoori expressed concern on Tuesday about his condition in detention, fearing he may face mistreatment or violence. They also stated that his family has been left unaware of the details regarding his custody.<\/p>\n
The Afghanistan Media Support Organization (AMSO) confirmed the arrest in a statement, noting that no judicial order or transparent legal reason has been presented for his detention. The organization emphasized that the ongoing lack of information about Ghafoori\u2019s situation is causing severe psychological pressure on his family and the journalistic community.<\/p>\n
According to AMSO statistics, with Farhad Ghafoori\u2019s detention, the number of imprisoned journalists and media workers in the country has risen to six. The organization described this trend as indicative of increasing threats to freedom of expression and media activities in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n
AMSO also reported that simultaneous efforts are underway to halt the broadcasts of Radio Ettihad, a move the organization terms part of a systematic campaign to silence independent voices in the country. They argued that media should not be instruments of political pressure but serve as a watchdog and an information source for society.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, the Afghanistan Media Support Organization has called on the Taliban administration to release Farhad Ghafoori and other detained journalists immediately and unconditionally. It has also urged the United Nations and other international bodies defending freedom of expression to take serious and effective measures to ensure the safety and rights of journalists in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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