Articles by Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)
Sixty-two cases of violence against journalists recorded in Afghanistan in 8 months
Given the recent increase in attacks against the media, there are serious concerns about press freedom as Afghanistan prepares for 2014 elections and the withdrawal of international troops.
Two individuals sentenced in killing of Afghani journalist
The brothers of a local Afghani radio journalist have been convicted in connection with his murder; the journalist’s family was reportedly critical of his social and political programmes.
Afghani TV reporter fired for “liking” Facebook post
An Afghan TV reporter for Channel 1 was fired after he “liked” a Facebook post about the channel’s management.
Over 150 groups urge President Obama to protect whistleblowers and journalists
Over 150 IFEX members and partners of ARTICLE 19 appealed to US President Obama to drop charges against whistleblower Edward Snowden, update the Whistleblower Protection Act and pass a media shield law.
Local radio station shuttered, journalists assaulted in Afghanistan
A local radio station in northern Afghanistan was shut down after station employees refused to pay bribes to the authorities concerned.
35 IFEX members call for amendments to Somalia’s draft media law
IFEX members issued a joint call for amendments to a deeply-flawed draft media law in Somalia before it goes to parliament for approval in August.
Afghanistan Journalists Center hails reporter’s release
While hailing the release of a Kabul-based reporter as a positive move, the Afghanistan Journalists Center voices grave concern at the increasing insecurity haunting media professionals.