The Taliban’s Department of Information and Culture in Kandahar has announced the suspension of three local radio stations identified as Tahsin-ul-Quran, Tsangi, and Zama Zewar.
According to a statement issued by the department, the stations were shut down because they allegedly lacked official licenses, had failed to pay taxes for several years, and broadcast what Taliban authorities described as “non-standard” content.
Taliban officials said the move was coordinated with relevant government departments and carried out as part of efforts to evaluate local media activities and legalize media operations.
The department also warned two other radio stations, Millat Ghagh and Warangi, to complete the transfer and verification of their official documents within a specified deadline and legalize their activities.
Taliban authorities further instructed all local media outlets to align their broadcasts with what they described as “Islamic principles and moral values.”
At the same time, several radio station managers said delays in processing official licenses and documents in Kabul had contributed to the problem.
In recent months, restrictions on media activity in Afghanistan have continued to increase, while organizations supporting freedom of expression have repeatedly warned about the shrinking media environment under Taliban rule.
