Articles by Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)
Afghan media raises alarm over proposed media law amendment
The proposed amendment expands the list of items prohibited from publication, in addition to removing a provision that allows journalists to avoid disclosing information about their sources.
Attacks against journalists continue to rise in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Journalists Center has documented 116 cases of violence, threats, insults and harassment against journalists and media workers over the past 12 months.
Taliban issues new threats against Afghan media
The Taliban said journalists will be targeted unless news outlets stop broadcasting what they describe as government propaganda against the insurgents.
Afghanistan: 20 journalists killed in the past year
The Afghanistan Journalists Center recorded a total of 92 cases of violence against journalists in the past year.
10 journalists killed in Afghanistan’s deadliest attack on the media
A suicide bombing killed 9 Afghan journalists and injured 8 others in the capital Kabul on 30 April 2018.
The Pakistani government must release Zeenat Shahzadi from custody
Journalist Zeenat Shahzadi was recently recovered from a kidnapping. Rather than releasing her to her family, the Pakistani government is arbitrarily holding her in custody.
Gunmen storm Shamshad TV station in Kabul, Afghanistan
Gunmen and a suicide bomber attacked Shamshad TV station in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing one security guard and injuring at least 20 people.
Afghanistan: Tanwir TV head Shir Mohammad Jahish injured, security killed in attack
Unknown gunmen opened fire on the head of Tanwir TV in northern Baghlan province, Afghanistan, injuring him and killing his security guard.