KABUL (SW) – The Taliban on Monday warned media outlets across Afghanistan of dire consequences if the alleged ‘propaganda’ against the insurgents is not stopped.
In a statement issued on the social media, the group warned the media outlets broadcasting, publishing or telecasting the alleged ‘propaganda’ against the ‘Islamic Emirate Mujahedeen’ would face dire consequences if they did not stop it within a week.
In the meantime, NAI – Supporting Open Media organization in Afghanistan urged the government to ensure peace and security of the media organizations and journalists. Abdul Mujeeb Khilwatgar, chief executive officer at NAI, told a press conference in this connection that violence against journalists surged by 50 in the first nine months of 2019
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