CPJ calls on US immigration authorities to release Afghan journalist, grant full access to asylum
New York, November 13, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Afghan journalist Shaban Ali Rafat and grant him full access to a hearing on the merits of his asylum claim. CPJ warns that deporting Rafat to Afghanistan would expose him to significant risks…
Taliban orders shutdown of broadcaster Tamadon TV
New York, June 7, 2024 — The Taliban must reverse its order to shut down private broadcaster Tamadon TV and end its ongoing, unprecedented suppression of Afghan media, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. On Thursday, the Taliban’s Ministry of Justice announced the closure of Tamadon TV, alleging that the broadcaster was affiliated with…