Qari Saeed Khosty, the ex-official representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has made striking accusations against the media, branding them as enemies and asserting their engagement in an information war against the Taliban. His remarks shed light on the ongoing tension between the media and the Taliban, particularly centered on issues like the ban on female education and the perceived lack of inclusivity in the Taliban government, Sputnik reports.
Khosty's stance is seen as an attempt to discredit media narratives that often portray the Taliban in an unfavorable light. He contends that the media deliberately adopts an unfriendly angle, focusing on aspects that paint the Taliban in a negative light. However, Khosty's own history with the media raises questions about his motivations, as he faced public scrutiny leading to the loss of his official position due to a highly publicized scandal involving his ex-wife.
The backstory of Khosty's fall from grace involves serious allegations. His ex-wife accused him of rape, forced marriage, and domestic violence during their marriage. Khosty, in response, denied physically harming her and claimed that the divorce was prompted by his ex-wife insulting Islam. The scandal, one of the most widely covered news stories, likely contributed to his removal from the position of the official representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Notably, the ex-wife's family has reported to UNAMA that she was allegedly kidnapped by the Taliban from Pakistan and has been held in a Kabul prison for almost three months.
The Taliban reported in September that 364 media outlets were operational in the country. However, by the end of 2021, 231 out of 543 had closed, primarily for economic reasons.
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