Articles by Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC)
Local journalist shot dead in southern Afghanistan
Mohammad Yaqub Sharafat, 23, was shot in the head and neck with a silenced pistol by unidentified gunmen while heading home from his office. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack. However, local journalists had previously received warnings from Taliban militants.
Unknown gunmen assault “Afghanistan Times” editor-in-chief
This is not the first time that Afghanistan Times editor-in-chief Abdul Saboor Sarir has come under attack. He has received threats from different groups in the past.
Canada must prioritise free expression rights in relationship with China
IFEX members call on Prime Minister Trudeau to put human rights, especially free expression and press freedom, at the heart of the Canada-China relationship.
Compassionate release called for in case of Bangladeshi journalist Shafik Rehman
Civil society groups have written an open letter urging medical discharge from prison for distinguished Bangladeshi journalist Shafik Rehman .
Cambodian government must support civil society and seek justice for Kem Ley
IFEX members call for end to Cambodian governments arrests and harassment of civil society and independent investigation of the killing of noted commentator Kem Ley.
Leading press freedom group and IFEX member should be granted access to UN bodies
Civil society groups ask ECOSOC to reconsider granting valued press freedom group and IFEX member, The Committee to Protect Journalists, consultative status at the UN.
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Afghan journalists’ group condemns attack on local radio station in Nangarhar
AFJC strongly condemns the grenade attack on a local private radio station in the capital of Eastern Nangarhar province and urges the local authorities to investigate.