Mysterious Killing of a Female Journalist in Kabul.
Sources in Kabul report that Anousheh Mohammadi, an experienced journalist and media worker, was mysteriously killed on the night of Monday, February 17, 2026.
She was killed under unclear circumstances in Kabul. The identity of the perpetrator(s) remains unknown. The motive and responsibility have not been confirmed by any official institution.
Her family and colleagues demand urgent and serious investigation. But official details of the incident have not been released.
Observers and media activists warn that mysterious killings of journalists in Afghanistan are increasing. The environment for media work has become highly threatening and unsafe.
With the Taliban’s return to power, pressure on journalists has intensified.
Earlier, Mohammad Omar Makhlis, former Taliban police commander in Paktia Province and head of the Third Security District in Kabul, stated publicly that journalists who failed to escape would have been killed by the Taliban.
This explicit threat shows the severity of restrictions and intimidation of media workers. Many journalists, both women and men, have been forced to flee or go into hiding.
At the same time, women in Afghanistan face severe restrictions in life, education, and work. The Taliban’s return has deprived many women of education, employment, and social participation. Their presence in public life has been minimized.
Experts warn that this situation threatens not only media freedom and women’s activities, but also poses dangerous and far-reaching consequences for civil society and social stability in the country.
