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Afghanistan: 5 Years in the Dark

How the Taliban turned Afghanistan into a country where half the population has been ordered to disappear.

14.08.2026 9

The Diplomat

Nasratullah Taban

Afghanistan’s Institutionalized Silence And The Cost Of Inaction – OpEd

Four years after the Taliban returned to power, Afghanistan is experiencing what many call a “great muting.” This is not

11.02.2026 10

Eurasia Review

Nasratullah Taban

Taliban Introduce New Criminal Code in Afghanistan

At first glance, the criminal code appears to be a typical legal framework. But the state’s goal is not to protect citizens, but to control them.

27.01.2026 10

The Diplomat

Nasratullah Taban

Afghanistan’s Media Under the Taliban: From Free Press to Propaganda Control

As journalists face threats and censorship, the Taliban have learned to use social media to shape stories, attract supporters, and appear legitimate...

14.11.2025 10

The Diplomat

Nasratullah Taban

Internet Shutdown in Afghanistan Threatens Women’s Education and Media Freedom 

The Taliban restrict local media, and now also the internet, while leveraging the same platforms to spread their own messages. 

18.09.2025 20

The Diplomat

Nasratullah Taban