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Afghan journalists decry Taliban rules restricting role of women on TV

Journalists asked to wear a hijab and broadcasters told to stop showing dramas featuring female actorsAfghan journalists and rights activists have condemned “religious guidelines” issued by the Taliban that restrict the role of women in television, as …

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Afghan TV station ‘can’t hire women’ over security fears after four killed

Government blamed for not ensuring safety as broadcaster’s female staff told to stay home after attacks by IsisA radio and television broadcaster in eastern Afghanistan that has had four of its female employees murdered since December has said it will …

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