Taliban Bans All Photos of Life in Afghanistan
crack down on: to take strong action to stop or control illegal or unwanted behavior
The Taliban has taken another step to control life in Afghanistan by banning images of living people and animals. This has raised concerns about freedom in the country. The new law is part of a larger plan to control what people can see and hear. Since 2021, the Taliban has occasionally implemented censorship rules. This has included making businesses hide faces in ads, cover mannequin heads in clothing stores, and blur images of fish on restaurant menus. This new rule extends to images of any living being. Many are worried because it makes it harder for the media to report the truth. They say the Taliban government is trying to crack down on the press to control information. Omaid Sharifi is the co-founder of an art collective. He said, “Visual imagery is a powerful tool for communication in a country where literacy rates are still developing. By banning images of living beings, the Taliban is effectively silencing voices…”
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