Afghani Photojournalists Face an Uncertain Future

Uncertain future for Afghanistan's Sikhs: Sikhs say the difficulty they face in holding funerals exemplifies their deteriorating position in Afghan society. Like many Afghans, the Sikh community considers the civil war of the early 1990s as a particularly difficult time. Jihadi leaders fresh from the fight Afghan Women rsquo s Rights Face Uncertain Future Print Share: Human Rights Watch said there are ominous signs that women face a darker future. Already, Afghan Women's Shelters Face Uncertain Future Then there's the mistreatment of the Afghanistan women at the hands of men who phrase Ala whenFrame by Frame: A documentary exploring Afghanistan's recent revolution of photography through four local photojournalists.



In 1996, the Taliban banned photography in Afghanistan. Taking a photo was considered a crime. When the regime was removed from Kabul in 2001, their suppression of free speech and press disappeared. Since then, photography has become an outlet for Afghans determined to show the hidden stories of their country. In this coming year, as foreign troops pull out of the country, international media will inevitably follow. The Taliban is poised to gain influence, if not fully return to power. The future of journalism in Afghanistan is unknown.[via kickstarter]




photo by Farzana Wahidy

Photo by Wakil Kohsar

photo by Massoud Hossaini

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