Nearly 260 media outlets cease operating in Afghanistan

Over 257 media outlets have ceased operating in in Afghanistan due to financial challenges as well as restrictions, TOLO News reports, drawing conclusions of the 100th first days of the Taliban movement's rule in the country.

Report informs that over 70 percent of media workers have become jobless or left the country.

According to the information, during these 100 days, six reporters have lost their lives in various incidents including attacks by unknown armed men, explosions, committing suicide and traffic incidents.

The Islamic Emirate has released two lists of principles for the media’s operation which have raised concerns over restrictions of media activities in the country.

Organizations supporting media said they are worried about the possible restrictions against media outlets.

On November 21, the Taliban defined new rules of media operation in the country, making it obligatory for women hosts to wear hijab. The movement also stresses the need to abstain from demonstrating dramas and shows involving actresses. The radicals are against demonstrating local and foreign films that 'promote improper ethical norms in the Afghan society.' They also banned the series in which actors cast as prophet Mohammad and his followers.