{"id":30935,"date":"2026-10-03T10:43:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T10:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swn.af\/en\/?p=30935"},"modified":"2026-10-03T10:43:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T10:43:52","slug":"online-harassment-violation-of-individuals-rights-and-subject-to-legal-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swn.af\/en\/2026\/10\/online-harassment-violation-of-individuals-rights-and-subject-to-legal-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Online harassment; violation of individuals\u2019 rights and subject to legal action"},"content":{"rendered":"

The increasing use of social media and online messaging platforms has made communication between people easier. However, some inappropriate behaviors online can cause concern, harassment, and harm to individuals\u2019 rights and privacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Online harassment can take the form of unwanted messages, repeated harassment, insults, threats, harassment through different accounts and phone numbers, or the misuse of personal information.<\/p>\n

Legal experts say that if online activities harm individuals\u2019 reputation, security, privacy, or other rights, the matter can be addressed through legal channels. Individuals who have been harmed can refer their cases to the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n

Mohammad Akbar Gojarwal, a legal expert, says those who face online harassment can pursue the matter through legal channels and provide relevant information and evidence for investigation.<\/p>\n

He emphasizes that keeping information related to harassing behavior and providing it to the responsible authorities can be important in the process of investigating a case.<\/p>\n

Parwiz Khalili, another legal expert, also says that if online activities harm a person\u2019s rights, security, reputation, or property, the matter can be legally examined.<\/p>\n

He adds that providing relevant information and evidence is important when addressing such cases, and individuals can use existing legal channels to file and follow up on complaints.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, religious scholars also emphasize the importance of respecting individuals\u2019 dignity, honor, and privacy. They consider harassing others wrong, both in real life and online.<\/p>\n

Abdul Ghaffar Ghaffarzada, a religious scholar, says protecting individuals\u2019 dignity and honor is very important and that no one should engage in behavior that causes harm or disrespect to others.<\/p>\n

\u201cRespecting individuals\u2019 honor and dignity is one of the objectives of Islamic Sharia. Any kind of behavior that causes harassment or disrespect to others is wrong and forbidden under Islamic Sharia,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Religious scholars emphasize that the use of communication tools and cyberspace should also be accompanied by ethical and religious principles. They say people should avoid any behavior that causes harassment, disrespect, or harm to others.<\/p>\n

Some citizens, including women, also say that receiving unwanted messages and experiencing harassment in cyberspace have affected their daily lives and peace of mind. They say the continuation of such behaviors can make individuals more cautious about using social media and reduce their presence in cyberspace.<\/p>\n

One of these women says: \u201cReceiving insulting and threatening messages caused me to lose my peace of mind, and this affected my daily life. For this reason, I tried to limit my contact with the accounts and people who were causing the harassment. However, I did not formally pursue the matter because I was concerned that the process would take a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another woman also says that experiencing harassment in cyberspace has made her more cautious when using social media and has caused her to limit her presence in cyberspace compared with the past.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnline harassment can negatively affect a person\u2019s peace of mind and sense of security. When someone faces unwanted behavior, they may become concerned about continuing to use social media and may limit their use of these platforms to prevent such incidents from happening again,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

Another woman, referring to the importance of privacy in cyberspace, says social media has become part of the daily lives of many people and that they also expect their privacy and rights to be respected in cyberspace.<\/p>\n

\u201cContinued harassment can create a sense of insecurity, but completely abandoning cyberspace is not a suitable solution for many people. What is important is that individuals\u2019 privacy is respected in cyberspace and that there should be a legal way to address such problems in case they occur,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a psychologist says online harassment can affect individuals\u2019 sense of security and peace of mind and, if it continues, may have further psychological consequences.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the short term, a person may experience worry and psychological pressure and may feel that an environment that should be used for normal communication has become unsafe for them. If such behavior continues, the person may reduce their presence in cyberspace and experience increased worry and a greater sense of insecurity. Therefore, dealing with this issue responsibly and using appropriate ways to address it are important,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

Officials at the Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA) say citizens who face harassment through telecommunications services can pursue their complaints through legal channels.<\/p>\n

Jalaluddin Shams, spokesperson for the Afghanistan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA), says complaints related to telecommunications harassment can be registered and investigated. He says that if a violation is committed through a particular phone number or SIM card, necessary action will be taken in accordance with the law.<\/p>\n

\u201cCitizens can file complaints about any problem related to telecommunications services and harassment. Complaints are investigated, and if the issue is confirmed, necessary action will be taken in accordance with the regulations. Citizens can use the designated channels to register their complaints and follow up on the matter,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

The United Nations has also emphasized the importance of access to digital spaces and communication technologies in reports related to the situation in Afghanistan. According to this view, safe and adequate access to digital tools can be important for communication, education, and access to information.<\/p>\n

Reporter: Liza Omari<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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