SOCIETY — June 27, 2026
Detention of Tamadon TV Editor-in-Chief and Employee Enters Sixth Day
Both men remain in solitary confinement without charges or court orders, prompting calls for their release from the Center for Journalists amid concerns over Rahmati's worsening health.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — corroborated by Afghanistan International — 2 min read
The detention of Mohammad Rahmati, editor-in-chief of Tamadon TV, and employee Mohammad Reza Ehsani has entered its sixth day. Taliban forces are holding the two men in solitary confinement without a court order or any formal charges announced against them.
Taliban forces recently raided the Tamadon TV station in Kabul. The operation halted broadcasts and led to the confiscation of some station assets and equipment.
The associated Khatam al-Nabiyyin school and mosque were also closed following the raid. Officials described the building as usurped property in connection with the closures.
Rahmati's health has deteriorated during the detention, with the condition described as incompatible with continued holding. Responsibility for any consequences has been placed on the authorities conducting the detention.
The Center for Journalists of Afghanistan has called for the immediate release of both men and the reopening of the outlet. Mohammad Jawad Mohseni and Haji Kamel have joined these calls, urging the authorities to free Rahmati and Ehsani without delay.
Read the original reporting at Amu TV →
Reliability assessment
Two independent sources corroborate the core event of the arrests and media closure with consistent details and on-record statements from named figures including Mohammad Jawad Mohseni and Haji Kamel.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Afghanistan International: "without a court order and without any official announcement of charges", "the direct responsibility for it lies with the authority that issued the arrest order without a court ruling" - these phrases imply arbitrary and unlawful actions by the authorities, framing the detention as unjust.; Amu TV: "condemned the arrest", "without a court order or any charges announced", "any possible consequences in this regard will be the responsibility of the detaining authority" — these phrases frame the Taliban actions as unjust and assign blame, mixing reporting with advocacy for the journalists' release.
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Where reports agree
- Both sources confirm the arrests of Rahmati and Ehsani by the Taliban without court order or charges, their solitary confinement, and health concerns for Rahmati.
- Both sources report the raid on Tamadon TV, closure of broadcasts, and confiscation of assets.
- Both sources note the closure of Khatam al-Nabiyyin school and mosque by the Taliban over property issues.
- Both sources include calls for release from named individuals and the Center for Journalists.
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Afghanistan International
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