Hundreds of books removed from stores, libraries and universities in Afghanistan
A committee involving four Taliban ministries has been formed to review books and refer any "suspicious content" to clerics for further scrutiny.
Hundreds of titles, including classic literature, historical works, and books on women's rights or secular governance, have already been pulled from circulation.
The Taliban justify the ban by claiming these books are "against national interests," "anti-Islam," or aim to "mislead and corrupt society," conflicting with Islamic and traditional Afghan values.
Publishers report that the censorship process is often arbitrary, leading to a collapse in the publishing industry and restrictions on book imports.
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