The Taliban government has halted BBC FM radio transmissions across Afghanistan, citing unspecified 'repeated violations.' The BBC remains the only international news outlet broadcasting in the country, reaching over 20% of the adult population weekly with vital news and educational content, particularly for girls barred from secondary education.
Despite the suspension, the BBC continues to provide programming through shortwave, medium wave, satellite, and online platforms. The Taliban's control over media has intensified since their return to power in 2021, impacting the visibility of women and the diversity of content available to the public.