Bbc news afghanistan tv#

'This is a worrying development at a time of uncertainty and turbulence for the people of Afghanistan,' the BBC said. Afghans must not be denied 'independent' journalism - BBC 'Since the Taliban took power, the people of Afghanistan have been waiting in vain for their living conditions to improve, or at least for some degree of normality,' Limbourg said. Free media is essential for this and we will do everything we can to continue to provide the people of Afghanistan with independent information via the internet and social media,' he added. 'The fact that the Taliban are now criminalizing the distribution of DW programs by our media partners is hindering positive developments in Afghanistan. 'The increasing restrictions on freedom of the press and freedom of expression in Afghanistan are very worrying,' said DW Director-General Peter Limbourg.

Bbc news afghanistan tv#

Science programs broadcast on Ariana TV and Shamshad were also affected. The Taliban broadcasting crackdown targets DW's political talk show 'Aashti' in Dari and in Pashto on local partner ToloNews. Free media 'essential' for Afghanistan development - DW The BBC said Sunday that news bulletins in Pashto, Persian and Uzbek are to be taken off air, according to the UK's national broadcaster. On Monday, DW's Afghan service said some DW programming will no longer be rebroadcast by Afghan partners.

Afghanistan's Taliban government is targeting international media with broadcasting bans, as the militant group continues to crack down on civil liberties in the country.