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.
Category: DEMOCRACY & SPEECH
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.”
Females barred from calling local radio stations in Khost
KHOST CITY (SW) – In yet another blow to free press and freedom of expression, authorities in Khost have issued fresh directives to limit the scope of local media outlets in the province.
Otunbayeva: ‘It is very difficult to imagine a world without radio’
KABUL (SW) – “It is very difficult to imagine a world without radio,” said Roza Otunbayeva, head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and special representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan.
Gaza war is the deadliest for journalists – CPJ
MONITORING (SW) – The head of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Judy Ginsburg, has told Al Jazeera that the body has called on Israel to investigate accusations of crimes against journalists in the Gaza Strip.
Quadrilateral meeting on Afghanistan to be held soon
KABUL (SW) – The Special Representative of the Russian President for Afghanistan affairs, Zamir Kabulov, announces the upcoming quadrilateral meeting on Afghanistan by the end of January 2024, as reported by the TASS news agency.
Exclusive: Ambiguities surround public sector female employees’ right to work
KABUL (SW) – Ambiguities remain around the de-facto government’s stated public policy and actual actions regarding the female public sectors work rights and salaries.
