According to recent reports, Taliban-run media in certain Afghan provinces have ceased displaying images of living beings in order to adhere to morality laws. The Vice and Virtue Ministry of Afghanistan introduced regulations in August that govern various aspects of daily life, such as public transportation, shaving, media content, and celebratory events, all in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
One particular law, Article 17, prohibits the publication of images depicting living beings, raising concerns about the potential impact on Afghan media and press freedom. A spokesperson for the Vice and Virtue Ministry confirmed that government-controlled media outlets in Takhar, Maidan Wardak, and Kandahar have been instructed not to broadcast or showcase images of any living beings, including people and animals.
