The Taliban regime in Afghanistan committed serious violations of human rights during 2024 according to a recent report by the State Department. There was widespread disregard for the rule of law and official impunity for those responsible for human rights abuses. There were numerous reports the Taliban subjected journalists to violence, harassment, and intimidation. Threats of detention and violence against journalists drove several media organizations to close and journalists to flee. The United States strongly condemns the Taliban regime for its violations of basic human rights and stands with the people of Afghanistan in their struggle for dignity, democracy and freedom.