Afghanistan Bans Filming of Taliban Attacks

Afghanistan on Monday banned news coverage showing Taliban attacks, it said media men will also have to seek permission from the National Directorate of Security (NDS) to film the aftermath of such attacks.

It said equipment of journalists filming ongoing attacks would be confiscated.

Addressing reporters, NDS spokesman Saeed Ansari said: “Live coverage does not benefit the government, but benefits the enemies of Afghanistan.”

Meanwhile, Four NATO service members died in separate attacks across the country on Monday.

Nine Afghan civilians also died in four bombings in the south, officials said.

(Based on media reports)