*Concerns over the situation of journalists; Taliban silence on Ghafoori’s arrest*

Kabul Times News | 2026-05-06

Local journalist arrested in Logar; concerns over media freedom increase

Logar – Local sources in Logar province report the arrest of Farhad Ghafoori, a journalist and head of Radio Ittihad, by Taliban forces.

According to these sources, Mr. Ghafoori was arrested about two weeks ago and has been in detention ever since. Taliban officials have not yet provided details about the reason for his arrest or his current condition.

Media support organizations in Afghanistan have confirmed this news and announced that with the arrest of this journalist, the number of journalists and media workers imprisoned in the country has increased. These organizations have called for immediate transparency about Mr. Ghafoori’s situation and respect for the rights of journalists.

Farhad Ghafoori’s relatives have also expressed concern about his continued detention and have called for his release as soon as possible. They emphasize that his activities were within the framework of media and information.

In recent months, reports have been published of increasing restrictions on the media and journalists in Afghanistan, which has caused concern among domestic and international institutions.