Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the continued detention and enforced disappearance of journalists in Afghanistan, stating that such actions are in violation of international human rights principles.
In its latest statement, the organization announced that the Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence has detained Tolo News journalists Mansoor Niazi and Imran Danish, as well as Jawid Niazi, the head of the Pekaar News Agency.
According to the statement, no precise information has been provided so far about the location or condition of these journalists, raising concerns about the potential for torture and ill-treatment.
Amnesty International said that such treatment of journalists in Afghanistan is part of a broader effort to restrict media freedom and expression and to instill fear among journalists.
The organization has urged the Taliban to promptly release information about the status of the detained journalists, allow them to meet with their families and legal representatives, and immediately release them if there are no legal charges against them.
Writer:Saeed Sameer
