Escaping Afghanistan was painful but staying meant silence – or worse - Index on Censorship

Escaping Afghanistan was painful but staying meant silence – or worse - Index on Censorship

Authoritarianism has grown stronger all over the world, and the space for free expression has shrunk. Journalists, writers, and activists are being silenced simply for speaking the truth. Many face threats, arrest, or violence at the hands of those in power. In Afghanistan, since the Taliban returned to power, freedom of expression has nearly disappeared. Independent journalism is no longer possible. In today’s Afghanistan, expressing your opini…