Afghan authorities have suspended all BBC radio broadcasts throughout Afghanistan, the broadcaster confirmed. The move impacts BBC’s output to a significant audience in the country, delivered through a network of partner stations. The Taliban-led administration has not publicly clarified the reason for the suspension, but sources suggest it relates to content deemed critical of the regime. This action further restricts media freedom in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. The BBC stated it is urgently seeking clarification from the authorities and remains committed to continuing its television and online reporting from Afghanistan. This suspension joins a pattern of constraints placed on journalists and international media operating within Afghanistan.