KAUSER NEWS AGENCY (KNA) | October 14, 2026 | Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan authorities have suspended the BBC’s FM radio broadcasts across Afghanistan, according to the broadcaster and a Reuters report published October 13.
The BBC said it was working with Afghan authorities to resolve the suspension. A spokesperson said millions of people in Afghanistan rely on the broadcaster for news and information.
Authorities cite alleged violations
Khubib Ghufran, spokesperson for the Taliban administration’s Ministry of Information and Culture, confirmed the suspension, saying the broadcaster had committed repeated violations. He did not specify the alleged violations in the Reuters account.
Access to information
Radio is an important way for people in Afghanistan to receive news, including in communities where internet access may be limited. The interruption of BBC FM transmissions raises questions about listeners’ access to independent reporting.
According to reporting by Amu TV, the BBC says it continues to provide news in Pashto, Dari and English through other channels, including shortwave and medium-wave radio, online platforms and satellite broadcasts.
No restoration date announced
No date for resuming the FM service was announced in the reports reviewed by KNA. The BBC said it was engaging with the authorities to address the situation.
This article is based on publicly available reporting. KNA has not independently confirmed the suspension through its own correspondents.
Sources: Reuters, October 13, 2026; Amu TV.
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