In Afghanistan, where the Taliban have seized power, journalists interviewing protesters have been detained and assaulted one after another, and the United Nations has expressed concern that it is a "threat to the media."
In Afghanistan, journalists who were interviewing the demonstrations are being detained one after another while protests against the Taliban's rule are being held in various places to protect the rights of women.
Of these, two local newspaper reporters who were interviewing a demonstration in the capital Kabul on the 8th were detained by Taliban fighters and beaten with a stick, and were severely beaten.
The two released reporters then met on the 9th, expressing a strong sense of crisis, saying, "If the Taliban repeats such actions, Afghanistan's coverage will end within a few months." I did.
The Taliban leadership has indicated that it will guarantee media activity within Islamic teachings, but the local journalist association has interviewed at least 14 journalists during the two days of the 8th and the day before. It is said that he was detained inside.
Regarding this situation, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Afghanistan Support Team, Lyons, reported at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council held on the 9th that "violence such as threats to the media is increasing" and violates press freedom. Expressed concern.