Afghanistan, July 21 -- The ban on live images in Sar-e Pol severely restricts media freedom, silences journalists, and limits public access to vital information.
The Afghanistan Journalists Center has strongly condemned the recent ban on broadcasting live images in Sar-e Pol province, describing it as a clear violation of freedom of expression and media rights. The center warned that such restrictions severely limit public access to information.
The Department for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Sar-e Pol issued the ban during a meeting held on July 14, 2025, with Khairullah Khairkhah, the department's representative, informing local media outlets about the prohibition. According to the directive, media are barred from ...