Radio Remains Lifeline for Millions in Afghanistan Amid Taliban Restrictions, UN Says

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Radio continues to serve as the most vital and trusted medium for delivering news, education, and information to millions of Afghans, particularly in remote and rural areas, the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on World Radio Day.

In a video message released Friday, February 13, UNAMA Acting Head Georgette Gagnon highlighted radio’s enduring role, saying that for over a century it has been a reliable tool for awareness, education, and communication across the country.