The Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) reports that Abdul Razzaq Seddiqi, the director of Radio Voice of Badghis, has been released from Taliban custody after a month in detention.

According to the report, the Taliban had detained Seddiqi for preparing a report about women from a private company, which they claimed violated their regulations. The report had been broadcast on foreign media outlets, leading to his arrest.

The Afghanistan Journalists Center has expressed its concern, stating that Seddiqi’s detention violated media laws. They emphasized that such actions are not only unlawful but also undermine the freedom of press.

Currently, six journalists remain imprisoned under the Taliban regime, four of whom have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from two to five years.

The growing number of detained journalists highlights the ongoing suppression of independent reporting in the country.

The detention and abuse of journalists by the Taliban pose a significant challenge to freedom of expression and press in Afghanistan. International bodies and media organizations must continue to advocate for the protection of journalists and press freedoms in the region.

The Women’s Rights Network, amid growing concerns about the current situation in Afghanistan, announced that it will hold a meeting to highlight the issues faced by the women in Afghanistan.

The report states that the event will be an overnight vigil, focusing on the “desperate situation of Afghanistan’s women and girls.”

The main objective of the event is to shed light on the challenges faced by women and girls in Afghanistan.

The Women’s Rights Network Afghanistan had also announced last week on the social media platform X about preparations for this event.

The meeting takes place at a time when women and girls in Afghanistan have been deprived of their rights to education, employment, and work. Most recently, the education of girls in fields like midwifery and nursing has been suspended until further notice.

The future of Afghan women and girls remains uncertain, but these events keep their voices heard on the global stage.

Abbas Ali Mohammadian, the head of Tehran’s police, has announced that around 700 to 800 illegal migrants are arrested and deported from Iran daily.

He emphasized that businesses should be aware that employing illegal foreign workers is a crime, and if foreigners, especially in food-related industries, supermarkets, and restaurants, are hired, they must be legally authorized and undergo proper health and trial procedures.

The Iranian official mentioned that a continuous operation to collect “illegal foreign nationals” is underway, and authorities are committed to deporting 2 million more migrants by the end of the current solar year.

The report from the head of Tehran’s police stated that fewer migrants are seen today in public places, particularly in Freedom Square, due to the police’s ongoing efforts in gathering illegal migrants.

The situation is worsened by the socio-political landscape in Afghanistan, where the ongoing instability continues to push more Afghans to seek refuge in neighboring countries like Iran.

However, with increasing restrictions and hostilities in host countries, the plight of Afghan refugees is becoming more severe. This is a humanitarian crisis that requires urgent international attention to provide protection and support for displaced populations.