Afghan authorities suspend BBC FM radio broadcasts nationwide

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  Afghan authorities have suspended the BBC’s FM radio broadcasts across the country.

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  The BBC said it was working with the authorities to resolve the situation.

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  A spokesperson for the Afghan Taliban government’s Information and Culture ministry said the suspension was due to repeated violations.

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  The spokesperson did not elaborate on the alleged violations.

Who

Afghan authorities suspended the BBC’s FM radio broadcasts.

What

BBC FM broadcasts were suspended nationwide.

When

The suspension was reported on October 13, 2026. The date it took effect was not stated.

Where

Across Afghanistan.

Why

The Afghan government’s Information and Culture ministry spokesperson cited repeated violations by the BBC but did not elaborate.

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