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Freedom of Press In Afghanistan Before and After August 2021

Anisa Shaheed

This essay examines the evolution of news media and press freedoms in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2021 and the devastating impact of the Taliban's return to power in August 2021. It analyzes the patterns of attacks on media, the treatment of media professionals, and the challenges faced by journalists during these periods. The document concludes with four policy recommendations.

Politics and Government · 13 p.

Source: dropsafghanistan.org · 2026-10-29

Anisa Shaheed, Freedom of Press In Afghanistan Before and After August 2021. https://dropsafghanistan.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Freedom-of-Press-In-Afghanistan-Before-and-After-August-2021-By-Anisa-Shaheed.pdf (retrieved 2026-10-29).

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