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.
Category: DEMOCRACY & SPEECH
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.
Journalists fear curbs on access to information with the new decree
KABUL (SW) – The new decree by the Islamic Emirate leader regarding access to information has caused concerns among journalists.
Tamadon TV’s broadcast suspension delayed until Saturday
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate has announced the suspension of Tamadon TV’s operations due to its affiliation with a political party and its use of illegally acquired land.
UNAMA urges enhanced support, protection for Afghan journalists
MONITORING (SW) – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has issued a statement, urging increased support and protection for Afghan journalists. On occasion
Call for swift implementation of the Mass Media law in Afghanistan amid growing concerns
KABUL (SW) – In a resounding call, media-related officials and journalists once again urge the swift approval of the Mass Media law.
Balkh journalists highlight dual approach in local officials’ treatment towards visual, auditory Media
MAZAR-E SHARIF CITY (SW) – Some journalists in Balkh province say that the dual approach of local officials towards visual and auditory media has made it difficult for them to access information when needed.
Radio Nasim in Daykundi resumes broadcasting after 5 months
NILI CITY, DAYKUNDI (SW) – The local Radio “Nasim” in Daykundi province, located in the central part of Afghanistan, which was shut down more than five months ago by the de-facto government of the Islamic Emirate, resumed its broadcasts on Saturday.
Global media outlets sign letter urging protection of journalists in Gaza
MONITORING (SW) – Senior leaders at multiple global media outlets signed a letter urging Israeli authorities to protect journalists in Gaza, saying reporters have been working in unprecedented conditions during Israel’s assault on the enclave and faced “grave personal risk.”
