In Afghanistan, the Taliban interim government has announced it will establish a mechanism to financially support journalists in the country.

The country's ministry of information and culture held a meeting to discuss the ongoing activities of local media.

The acting minister Khairullah Khairkwah told the participants that the media can continue their activities as long as they keep in mind the country's national interests and Islamic values.

Since the Taliban retook power in 2021, the interim government has restricted women's right to education and employment based on its strict interpretation of Islamic law.

Many reports have emerged of journalists being detained after they criticized the interim government. The United Nations has said that journalists and activists in the country continue to face significant risks in conducting their activities.