human rights defender

Salman Akhlaqi

Actions and Campaigns

Urgent support needed

Legal assistance and representation; advocacy for immediate and unconditional release; verification of his whereabouts and detention conditions; and protection against torture or ill-treatment.

HRD's year of birth

1980

HRD's Gender

Man

Type of HRD

  • Journalist/Blogger

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Civil and political rights
  • Land rights
  • Minorities’ rights
  • Other

HRD's geographical origin

Urban

Current Status

In prison (pre-trial)

HRD's bio and work

Salman Akhlaqi is an Afghan media professional and owner/license holder of Rah-e-Farda TV in Kabul. He has been involved in the management and operation of the broadcaster, which serves Afghan audiences including the Hazara and Shia communities.

Detained since

Sep 6, 2026

Charge(s)

  • Anti-government propaganda
  • Other

Latitude: 34.48120278085433

Longitude: 69.19189453125001

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Asia: Southern Asia

Location of detention - City/Town

Kabul

Allegations / reports of ill-treatment

His detention at an undisclosed location raises concerns about his safety and access to legal protection.

Recent case update / evolution

On 6 September 2026, Taliban security forces closed Rah-e-Farda TV and detained Salman Akhlaqi. He was reportedly taken to an undisclosed location.

Any other relevant documents

https://ufuqnews.com/archives/287110

https://afjc.media/our-work/press-release/afjc-condemns-the-closure-of-rah-e-farda-tv-and-the-confiscation-of-its-assets-by-the-de-facto-authorities

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