Afghanistan: Taliban Ban Photos of Living Things
Afghanistan: Taliban Ban Photos of Living Things
The Facts
Afghanistan's Taliban morality ministry has announced a law banning news media from publishing images of all living things, with gradual implementation planned across the country.Afghanistan's Taliban morality ministry has announced a law banning news media from publishing images of all living things. The law's gradual implementation is planned across the country.
The Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice spokesman, Saiful Islam Khyber, stated that officials will convince people that "these things are really contrary to sharia (law)."The Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice spokesman, Saiful Islam Khyber, said that the law will apply to all of afghan society.
The Spin
The photography ban is a must to align media practices with Islamic law and preserve cultural values. Gradual implementation allows for a smooth transition and ensures compliance without coercion. This approach demonstrates the Taliban's commitment to upholding religious principles while maintaining societal order.
The ban on photographs of living things severely restricts press freedom and artistic expression. It further limits the already dwindling media landscape in Afghanistan and disproportionately affects women in the industry. This move is part of a broader pattern of oppressive measures that violate human rights and hinder progress in the country.
