The fifth session of the “Afghanistan Dialogues” was held to discuss the damage inflicted on Afghanistan’s culture and media over the past five years.
The event, titled “Cultural Collapse in Afghanistan: Assessing the State of Culture and Media Over the Past Five Years,” was organized by the Mawlana House in Virginia, United States, on Sunday, August 30.
The session examined the state of culture and media since the Taliban takeover in 2021. Restrictions on art and music, the weakening of media outlets, and the migration of cultural figures and journalists were among the main topics discussed.
Participants said that Afghanistan’s culture has not disappeared, but cultural institutions and structures have been damaged in recent years, while cultural activities have faced increasing restrictions.
They said restrictions on art and music have forced some artists to stop their work or turn to other occupations.
The session also heard that the number of active media outlets has declined and that many journalists and media professionals have left Afghanistan due to restrictions and a lack of employment opportunities.
