Javid Niazi, Publisher of Paygard News Agency, Released After 62 Days in Taliban Detention
Sources have confirmed that Javid Niazi, publisher of Paygard News Agency, has been released after spending 62 days in Taliban detention.
Mr. Niazi was arrested by the Taliban on May 5 and taken into custody. Following 62 days of detention and the completion of judicial proceedings, he was released today.
His release comes after weeks of concern expressed by his family, friends, colleagues, and organizations advocating for press freedom, who have welcomed the news.
Throughout his detention, Mr. Niazi’s family faced significant pressure and anxiety. Meanwhile, media professionals and human rights advocates closely monitored his case and repeatedly called attention to his situation.
Mr. Niazi’s release has once again brought the detention of journalists and the state of press freedom in Afghanistan into the spotlight.
Media advocates emphasize that continued support for freedom of expression and ensuring the safety and protection of journalists are essential prerequisites for an independent and free press. They have also expressed hope that similar cases involving the detention of journalists will come to an end.
The announcement comes amid ongoing concerns over the fate of several other detainees, with human rights organizations continuing to call for greater transparency regarding their status.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
