Articles by Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)
UN counter-extremism initiatives must not infringe on free expression rights
Civil society groups express concern over the potential for overbroad anti-extremism practices to limit free expression
A tough start to the year: January in the Asia & Pacific region
From lethal attacks on the media in Afghanistan and Pakistan, to the case of the missing Hong Kong publishers, to a campaign to block government interference with Australia’s national broadcaster, we present a month of events that are changing the free expression landscape in the region.
“Black Wednesday” for media after Taliban attack on Tolo TV staffers in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Journalists’ Federation declared 20 January 2016 as “Black Wednesday” following a Taliban suicide attack that killed seven media persons and injured dozens more, adding the attack would change media’s relations with the Taliban.
Civil society calls for investigation into surveillance of journalist Cătălin Tolontan
IFEX members call for an immediate investigation into spying operations in Romania incompatible with free and democratic society.
Head of a private TV channel killed in Kabul
AFJC vehemently condemns the murder of Amanullah Attaee, urging the Afghan authorities to do whatever it takes to ensure that those responsible for these crimes are brought to justice and that journalists are able to work without fear of being targeted.
Protect Hungarians’ right to criticise public officials, say IFEX members
IFEX members support the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union’s draft law to decriminalise libel and defamation of public officials
Afghan media respond to Taliban threats against TV channels
On 13 October 2015, the Afghan media collectively said they will not bow to the threats of the Taliban. A statement and video by the group issued the previous day, 12 October, targeted TOLO TV and 1TV and included death threats against all their staff.
Study looks at violence against female journalists in Afghanistan
A new study shows more than 100 cases of violence against female journalists have been registered since the beginning of the year in Kabul and Balkh provinces, Afghanistan.