This article is part of The New Arab’s States of Journalism series, a sustained exploration of freedom, repression, and accountability in MENA and global media landscapes. Read more of the series’ articles here. “It was supposed to be the happiest moment of my life,” says Sodoba Nasiry, when discussing her wedding day. The event was marred by the fact that Sodoba, formerly one of Afghanistan’s top TV anchors, was absent, in hiding in Islamabad. “With the Taliban coming to power I lost all my hopes and dreams… every young girl across the globe has lots of dreams about her wedding but my wedding…

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