Spotlight: Freedom of Assembly
Peaceful protest suppressed in Afghanistan
A recent crackdown on a demonstration organised by the Solidarity Party of Afghanistan appears aimed at quashing public criticism of the government.
A recent crackdown on a demonstration organised by the Solidarity Party of Afghanistan appears aimed at quashing public criticism of the government.

Reporters Without Borders condemns an increase in violence and threats against journalists in Afghanistan, as well as calls by government officials for the censorship of certain news media.
Afghan journalist Mohamman Nasim Turak was stabbed by an unknown assailant and his body was left outside the village where he was killed.
Considering the worst-case scenarios for post-2014 Afghanistan, international news agencies should start planning a range of assistance responses for locally hired journalists and media staff.
Committee to Protect Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders
Committee to Protect Journalists
Human Rights Watch
Committee to Protect Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
Committee to Protect Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists
Committee to Protect Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders
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Committee to Protect Journalists
International Federation of Journalists
International Press Institute
Reporters Without Borders
Committee to Protect Journalists
International Federation of Journalists
Reporters Without Borders
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International Federation of Journalists
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