''Lemar-Aftaab'' is an
Afghan
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independent weekly magazine that focuses on the culture and politics of Afghanistan. Compared to other publications in the country, ''Aftaab'' has a secular bent and has drawn criticism from conservative
Islam
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ic scholars.
In June 2003, the magazine was
banned
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by the Afghan government because several articles on Islam were deemed to be
sacrilegious. The editor of the magazine,
Mir Hussein Mehdavi, was arrested by the authorities and charged with blasphemy. He was later ordered to be released but may still stand trial.
Political magazines published in Afghanistan
Cultural magazines
Magazines with year of establishment missing
Weekly magazines
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