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Afghanistan articles on Democracy Chronicles

The need for democracy in Afghanistan remains urgent. Afghans remain under threat of political violence, corruption and lack of free speech protections. Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Taliban Intensify Attacks On Afghan Media

by DC Editors - April 4, 2022

Taliban Intensify Attacks On Afghan Media

The Taliban have intensified their assault against free media, detaining journalists, torturing others, shutting down news organizations.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Central Asia, Journalism and Free Speech

Press Freedom Has Crumbled Since Taliban Takeover

by DC Editors - January 10, 2022

Press Freedom Has Crumbled Since Taliban Takeover

The Taliban overran and took over Afghanistan following US pull-out. Freedoms rapidly declined thereafter, including press freedoms.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Central Asia, Journalism and Free Speech

Taliban Order Afghan Media to Use Group’s Official Name

by DC Editors - October 2, 2021

Taliban Order Afghan Media to Use Group’s Official Name

The Taliban terrorist group overran Afghanistan after US exit and then formed a “government” repressive of journalism and free speech.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Central Asia, Journalism and Free Speech

Why Authoritarian Regimes Attack Independent Universities

by DC Editors - September 29, 2021

Why Authoritarian Regimes Attack Independent Universities

The once-thriving AUAF campus in Kabul is now under Taliban control, and most of its students and faculty have fled or are hiding.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Central Asia, Dictatorships, Education

Afghanistan: Taliban expected to announce new government

by DC Editors - September 3, 2021

Afghanistan: Taliban expected to announce new government

The Taliban, a known terrorist group, is about to form a new “government” in Afghanistan. An official said ceremony preparations underway.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Central Asia

EU will continue to promote democracy despite success of Taliban

by DC Editors - August 26, 2021

EU will continue to promote democracy despite success of Taliban

The EU has pledged to continue to advocate democracy and human rights worldwide beyond the West’s exit from Afghanistan.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Central Asia, Europe

Taliban Want International Recognition of ‘Representative’ Rule

by DC Editors - August 25, 2021

Taliban Want International Recognition of 'Representative' Rule

The Taliban want recognition for their “legitimate representative” rule which they claim will put an end to the sufferings of Afghans.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Central Asia

Liberal Democracy Is Worth a Fight

by DC Editors - August 22, 2021

Liberal Democracy Is Worth a Fight

Afghanistan serves as a timely reminder that, while we and our European partners may be tired of “forever wars,” the Taliban are not.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Dictatorships, Middle East

Taliban governance: no trace of democracy whatsoever

by DC Editors - August 22, 2021

Taliban governance: no trace of democracy whatsoever

While there was no illusion about it, the Taliban has stressed that there won’t be the slightest trace of democracy in its governance.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Central Asia, Dictatorships

Social Media Giants Secure Afghan Users’ Accounts Amid Taliban Takeover

by DC Editors - August 21, 2021

Social Media Giants Secure Afghan Users' Accounts Amid Taliban Takeover

Social media giants have secured accounts of Afghan nationals so that they are not targeted following the unfortunate Taliban takeover.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Central Asia, Social Media and Democracy

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