Dozens of media violations reviewed as Afghanistan expands licensing in 1404

The Media Violations Review Commission in Afghanistan says it held dozens of meetings over the solar year 1404 to review complaints from journalists and assess regulatory breaches across media outlets nationwide.

According to officials, the commission also issued new licences during the year to 16 radio stations, one website, five print publications, two news agencies, 90 YouTube channels, and 27 cultural institutions.

In addition, operating licences were renewed for two television channels, 29 radio stations, four print outlets, and 12 cultural organisations.

The report states that 76 violations were recorded in broadcast media, including radio and television, while a further 35 cases were identified across digital platforms such as YouTube, websites, X (formerly Twitter), and others. All cases, officials said, were reviewed and processed by the commission.

Authorities also said the body addressed complaints raised by 26 journalists and examined around 7,000 copies of newspapers, weekly papers, and monthly magazines from both Kabul and the provinces.

Officials say the commission’s work is aimed at regulating media activity, handling complaints, and improving working conditions for journalists across the country.