The Taliban government's Commission for Media Complaints and Violations held a meeting chaired by Muhajir Farahi, the Deputy Minister of Information and Culture for Publications. During the session, several key issues related to media operations in Afghanistan were discussed and decided upon.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Information and Culture, a central focus of the meeting was the emphasis on preventing the use of "foreign terminology" in the media. The commission has called on all media outlets to use accepted equivalents in the country's national languages instead of foreign words. This policy is part of the Taliban's effort to promote national languages and what they term "cultural purity."
The meeting also addressed the problems faced by a number of journalists, particularly employees of Radio Tajalla and Radio Chenar, and necessary decisions were made to resolve these issues. The statement did not provide details about the specific problems or the resolutions.
Strengthening coordination between government agencies and the media was another topic of discussion. Commission members stressed the need to create a transparent and efficient mechanism for journalists to access information. In this regard, it was decided to organize training seminars for officials and journalists to address existing problems in accessing information.
The commission also reviewed the implementation of its previous decisions, assessing progress and existing challenges. The stated goal of this review is to ensure the effective execution of the Taliban government's media policies.
Since the Taliban's return to power, media outlets and journalists in Afghanistan have faced increasing restrictions. Media support organizations have repeatedly expressed concern over pressure on journalists, censorship, and limited access to information. The decisions of this commission, which is the main regulatory body for media under the Taliban, directly impact the working environment for journalists in the country.
Source: Ministry of Information and Culture Press Release
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