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Afghan Authorities Suspend BBC Radio Broadcasts Across The Country
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CNBC TV18•13-10-2026, 19:13
Afghan Authorities Suspend BBC Radio Broadcasts Across The Country
- •Afghan authorities have officially suspended the BBC's FM radio broadcasts across Afghanistan.
- •The BBC stated that millions of people rely on its news and it is actively working with authorities to resolve the issue.
- •A Taliban government spokesperson cited repeated violations by the BBC as the reason for the temporary suspension.
Key Questions Answered
According to Khubib Ghufran, the spokesperson for the Afghan Taliban government's Information and Culture ministry, the BBC's activities were suspended due to repeated violations committed by the broadcaster.
A BBC spokesperson stated that millions of people across Afghanistan rely on the network for accurate news and information, and the broadcaster is actively working with authorities to resolve the situation.
No, Khubib Ghufran did not elaborate on the specific violations that led to the suspension of the BBC's activities in the country.
