Taliban Suspends BBC FM Radio Broadcasts Across Afghanistan
· World · BBC News, New York Times
The Taliban government has suspended all BBC FM radio transmissions across Afghanistan, citing repeated violations by the broadcaster. The BBC, which has operated in the country since 1981, stated it is working with authorities to resolve the situation while continuing to broadcast via shortwave, medium wave, online, and satellite platforms. The Taliban Ministry of Information and Culture did not provide specific details regarding the alleged violations. The BBC reaches over 20% of the Afghan adult population weekly, including through educational content for girls excluded from secondary schools.
Why it matters
The suspension removes a major source of independent news for millions of Afghans, further restricting access to information under the Taliban's rule.
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