International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in its latest report said that 153 media outlets have hardly been impacted since the Taliban takeover and are on verge of closing their offices forever, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on September 18. The report also reads that the freedom of speech has been curtailed, female journalists are left out of jobs, and violation against journalists has also been increased. The report reads that the self-safety of journalists is also at risk and added that the seizure of vehicles from journalists and their intimidation is rather concerning. “7000 Afghan journalists have been adversely affected by the Taliban takeover.” reads the report.