Licenses of several media organizations revoked in Afghanistan

Ministry of Information and Culture said it has revoked the operating licenses of all journalist support organizations except three.

In a statement released on Monday, January 26, the ministry said only three organizations were permitted to continue operating, without naming them.

The ministry claimed the decision followed complaints from journalists and media outlets about the performance of journalist support organizations, but provided no further details.

Since returning to power, the Taliban authorities have introduced increasing restrictions on media operations, including content regulations and limits on press freedom.

Journalists’ rights groups say Afghan reporters face growing professional, legal, and financial pressures, with many media outlets forced to shut down or reduce operations.

The ministry alleged that many of the organizations failed to effectively support journalists and instead damaged the international credibility of Afghanistan’s media sector.

No explanation was given regarding evaluation criteria, investigation procedures, or the specific reasons for revoking the licenses of individual organizations.

The decision comes as journalists in Afghanistan continue to face mounting restrictions, raising concerns about further pressure on media independence and freedom of expression.

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