Afghan journalists up against significant obstacles
KABUL (SW) – Journalists in Afghanistan continue to face significant obstacles in their work, grappling with economic hardships and limited access to information. On Monday,
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Radio “Azad” in Balkh stops broadcasts due to financial issues
Officials Confirm radio station “Azad” in Balkh Suspends Broadcasts After Nearly 10 Years of Operation Due to Financial Issues
Local radios ‘Begum’ and ‘Jawanan’ back on air after crossing MoIC’s hurdles
The Ministry of Information and Culture of the Islamic Emirate has announced that it has granted permission for the radio stations “Begum” and “Jawanan” to resume their operations.
Afghan journalists face an array of barriers while accessing information
KABUL (SW) – A number of journalists in Afghanistan state that limited access to information has led to a decline in the quality of news
Journalists Union condemns suspension of ‘Begum’ radio transmission
The Afghanistan Journalists Center has condemned the suspension of broadcasts by the private radio station “Begum.”
Afghan women express discontent with media’s portrayal of women
In an effort to assess the satisfaction and dissatisfaction of women with the content broadcast by the media and evaluate how well the media has met their informational needs, Salam Watandar conducted interviews with 40 women from various provinces of Afghanistan.
MoPVPV shuts down Arezo TV, defends move as safeguarding Islamic values
According to the MoPVPV, Arezo TV was shut down on Wednesday as part of efforts to “preserve” Islamic values, prevent media exploitation, and strengthen the social system.
Guardian trashes X over ‘racism and conspiracy theories’
British news publisher the Guardian has said it will no longer post to X, citing “disturbing content” on the social media platform, including racism and conspiracy theories.
Mujahid dispels rumours about closing down visual media in Afghanistan
The spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid has dispelled rumors about closing down visual media in Afghanistan.
‘No violence against journalists has occurred in the past three years’
More than 120 journalists and media workers have lost their lives as a result of war or organized crimes over the past two decades in Afghanistan, said the Afghan Journalists Center in connection.
Journalists quitting profession amid mounting restrictions, hardships
Several journalists in Afghanistan report that they have left their profession due to a combination of restrictions, lack of job security, limited access to information, and low salaries.
Access to information remains bleak, say journalists
KABUL (SW) – Several journalists and media officials have raised concerns about the lack of cooperation from the Islamic Emirate government departments and ministries in providing necessary information.
