Sources confirmed to Kabul Times News that Jawed Niazi, who was arrested by the Taliban on May 5 and subsequently transferred to prison, has been released today after spending 62 days in detention and going through court proceedings.
His release comes after weeks of concern expressed by his family, friends, colleagues, and press freedom organizations, and has been met with widespread relief and satisfaction.
During his detention, Mr. Niazi’s family reportedly faced significant emotional distress, while his case remained under close observation by media professionals and human rights advocates.
His release has once again highlighted concerns over arbitrary arrests and the situation of journalists and media workers in Afghanistan.
Media activists stress that such cases underline the urgent need to ensure press freedom and protect journalists, expressing hope that this development may contribute to ending similar detentions in the future.
The report comes amid ongoing concerns regarding other detainees, with human rights organizations continuing to call for transparency and accountability in such cases.