The work of the media becomes both constrained and more dangerous.
With the ongoing deterioration of the security situation in Afghanistan, the work of the media becomes both constrained and more dangerous. During the previous month, journalists and media outlets have suffered both human and financial loss as a consequence.
One reporter was killed, another was beaten, audio equipment as well as cash have been stolen from journalists as a result of their daily activities as journalists. Other journalists have been imprisoned, harassed and threatened.
Even though accessing critical information on these incidents is increasingly difficult and in some cases, impossible, media watch has covered the following stories during the last month:
