Afghanistan: Taliban temporarily detain Noorin Television owner

On December 26, the Taliban detained Haji Arif Noori, owner of the independent Noorin Television station, and raided his Kabul home before releasing him two days later. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns Noori’s arrest and calls on the Taliban to cease its attacks on press freedom and allow freedom of expression.

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